The Big-10 Women's Basketball Tournament heats up as USC and Michigan prepare for their semi-final face-off. Canadian player Avery Howell steps into her first career start, scoring 10 points and making a notable impact for USC in a tight quarterfinal against Indiana. Juju Watkins shines for USC with 31 points, while Michigan, overcoming a scoring drought, narrowly escapes with a win over Maryland. This matchup presents an exciting narrative of Canadian athletes making their mark in a high-stakes environment, spotlighting Howell and Swords as key players to watch.
Despite leading 27-6 in the first quarter, Michigan faced a scoring drought allowing Maryland to narrow the gap and keep the game tight at halftime.
Canada’s Avery Howell stepped up, scoring 10 points and contributing significantly in her first career start due to her teammate's illness, showcasing her potential.
USC's Juju Watkins continues to shine, scoring 31 points, marking her 21st 20-point performance, moving close to Cheryl Miller’s record for 30-point games.
Syla Swords and Avery Howell’s matchup in the semi-final highlights the intersecting narratives of Canadian talent within the highly competitive Big-10 landscape.
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