The UNLV Lady Rebels took on the University of Southern California on Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center, beating the Trojans 77-66, and capturing their third straight win of the season.
The last time the Lady Rebels defeated a Pac-12 team was in 2004 when they faced Arizona State. The last time they played the Trojans which was on Dec. 6, 2015, UNLV lost 42-73.
During the first quarter, sophomore forward Paris Strawther hit a corner three to cut the USC lead 16-18. But the Trojans led 21-16 after the first half.
Down by three in the second quarter, UNLV’s sophomore center Katie Powell made a three pointer to tie the game 32-32.