USC Trojans vs Minnesota Golden Gophers

Women's College Basketball

#21USC

10-6

62-63

Final

Minnesota

12-4

The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

Lead tracker

USC leadsBiggest lead USC 13, MINN 11

MINN leads

Team	1	2	3	4	T
USC	10	24	14	14	62
MINN	18	12	16	17	63

Who won: Minnesota 63-62

The Minnesota Golden Gophers beat the USC Trojans 63-62 on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota. The Minnesota outscored the USC 18-10 in the 1st quarter. Grace Grocholski led the Minnesota in points (25). Kara Dunn led the USC in points (27).

Recap · Jan 11

Grocholski scores 25 points, Minnesota women edge No. 21 USC 63-62

Grace Grocholski scored 25 points and Minnesota made just enough free throws in the fourth quarter to hold off No. 21 Southern California 63-62 on Sunday, the third-straight loss for the Trojans and first win over a ranked team since 2019 for the...

What it means

USC 1-3 on the road; Minnesota 9-1 at home.

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Game info

Venue: The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN · Attendance 5,514
Officials: Chuck Gonzalez (Referee), Angel Kent (Referee), Kelly Broomfield (Referee)