Women's Hoops Tips Off Season with Win Over Hope International

Kristen Simon led the team in scoring with 20 points. Jordan Adams also turned in a big game with 18 points and 14 rebounds. 

Hope International led for the first 1:20 of the game. After that USC took over and controlled the rest of the game, leading 48-18 at halftime, en-route to an easy 49-point victory over the Royals.

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USC's Jordan Adam's defends the floor against Hope International. (Daniel Tran / Neon Tommy)

When asked about the season-opening opponent, Coach Cynthia Cooper-Dyke said, "I thought it was important for us to: one, get the jitters out, and two, start getting to know eachother on the court a little more, so this gives us that experience."

The next game for the Women of Troy will be Monday afternoon against Santa Clara University. Tip-off is at 4PM from the Galen Center. 

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