Howell Leads USC Women to 90-77 Victory

Karon Howell made 11 of 17 shots from the field and scored 24 points, and Cherie Nelson and Monica Lamb added 18 points each off the bench as the sixth-ranked USC women’s basketball team defeated San Diego State, 90-77, Tuesday night at the Sports Arena.

The Trojans (5-1) shot 62% from the field in the first half, taking a 48-34 lead at the intermission.

Jessica Haynes had a game-high 27 points for San Diego State (1-4).