The USC women’s basketball game against Penn State at Galen Center on Sunday night provided a much-needed escape for the 5,881 fans in attendance.
Playing in its first game since wildfires devastated parts of L.A., No. 4 USC defeated Penn State 95-73 in a game that held special meaning for USC’s players and coach Lindsay Gottlieb.
“So many people have lost so much, and we, 100%, recognize that sports and athletics are not bigger than those real-world things,” Gottlieb said. “At the same time, I think what is incredibly important at this time is community.