USC Women Win in Overtime

The No. 18-ranked USC women’s basketball team, ahead by 23 points in the first half, was forced into overtime before defeating No. 23 California, 76-71, Friday night at USC’s Lyon Center.

Joni Easterly scored 19 points, including four in overtime, to lead the Trojans, 16-5 overall and 10-3 in the Pacific 10.