Men’s Championships and USC’s Watkins in the spotlight for final day of Acrisure Series
Friday was the final day of the Acrisure Series, with eight men's and two women's college basketball teams taking the floor.
The day tipped off at 11:00 a.m. with TCU and Colorado State. Led by senior guard Nique Clifford with 25 points, the Rams prevailed over the Horned Frogs, winning 76-72 in overtime.
The day's second game was the first championship match between Santa Clara and Washington. The Huskies did hold off the Broncos, winning 76-69. Senior forward Great Osobor led the way with 19 points, eight rebounds, and five assists.
The final day of the Acrisure Series is over, but it was full of excitement. One of the many games to be at was the Santa Clara vs. Washington game. Here are a few highlights. @KESQ @BlakeArthur24 @Tarp1969 pic.twitter.com/Z64YgOnJsm
— Kenji Ito (@KenjiitoKESQ) November 30, 2024
Taking a break from the men's, the women took the hardwood, and all eyes were on USC sophomore guard JuJu Watkins as the Trojans prepared to take on Saint Louis. The Trojans blew out the Billikens 104-65, as Watkins led the Trojans with 34 points.
What a surreal experience it was to be front and center and see one of the best women's college basketball players right now, JuJu Watkins. Watkins had quite the week here in the valley, dropping 54 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 assists in two games. @KESQ @BlakeArthur24 @Tarp1969 pic.twitter.com/4lo3zZUHwe
— Kenji Ito (@KenjiitoKESQ) November 30, 2024
USC Sophomore guard JuJu Watkins balled out for her second game at Acrisure Arena with 34 points, six rebounds, and two assists. With Watkins' rise, I got to catch up with her parents yesterday on how proud they are of her. @KESQ @BlakeArthur24 pic.twitter.com/dUAB49sykz
— Kenji Ito (@KenjiitoKESQ) November 30, 2024
With two games left, the Friday evening slate started with the second championship between Saint Mary's and Arizona State, which came down to the wire. With a final score of 68-64, the championship went to the Sun Devils, as freshman guard Joson Sanon led with 19 points.
Being an alum of @Cronkite_ASU, I thought it would be quite some time for me to cover any ASU sport again. Well, not even a year later, I'm back at it covering Sun Devil basketball, and it was a blast. @KESQ @BlakeArthur24 @Tarp1969 pic.twitter.com/jBSnprRKqj
— Kenji Ito (@KenjiitoKESQ) November 30, 2024
Unlike the lady Trojans, New Mexico came out on top over USC, winning 83-73 to cap off the day. Sophomore guard Tru Washington led the Lobos with a team and game-high 20 points.
Check out our coverage of the first three days of the Acrisure Series.
