Need proof? On Saturday, UConn paid a visit to USC, with the No. 1 Huskies blowing out the No. 16 Trojans 79–51. During the game, per Ryan Kartje of the Los Angeles Times, both teams wore different pairs of Kobe's signature shows.

The Huskies flex their top-ranked muscle, using a 15-0 first-quarter run and a 20-4 third-quarter run for a 79-51 thrashing of the Trojans at the Galen Center.

No. 16 USC (7-2) hosts No. 1 UConn (9-0) at Galen Center, marking the first time the Huskies have played in Southern California since their last visit in 2003. This is the fourth meeting between the top-tier programs in the last two years — UConn holds the advantage 2-1.

Azzi Fudd drilled a contested 3-pointer to extend the UConn Huskies' lead over the USC Trojans. 1 hour ago Women's College Basketball 0:11

Geno Auriemma explains why a USC freshman forward has UConn’s full attention ahead of the clash against the Trojans.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the UConn Huskies vs. USC Trojans NCAAW game to be played on December 13, 2025 on ESPN.