USC guard JuJu Watkins (12) warms up before an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) USC guard JuJu Watkins (12) is defended by Rutgers center Chyna Cornwell (54) and Rutgers forward JoJo Lacey (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) A fan displays a sign about USC guard JuJu Watkins during an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) USC guard JuJu Watkins warms up before an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) Rutgers players stand arm-in-arm for the national anthem before an NCAA college basketball game against USC, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) Rutgers guard Destiny Adams, left, grabs a rebound past USC forward Kiki Iriafen, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) USC guard JuJu Watkins, right, is defended by Rutgers forward Zachara Perkins (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) An offensive foul is called on USC center Rayah Marshall (13) as Rutgers guard Destiny Adams (1) falls backward during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) USC guard Talia von Oelhoffen, front left, fouls Rutgers forward JoJo Lacey, front right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) Rutgers center Chyna Cornwell, center, is defended by USC center Rayah Marshall (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) USC guard JuJu Watkins looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) Rutgers forward JoJo Lacey (14) looks to shoot past USC guard Talia von Oelhoffen, center, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) USC guard JuJu Watkins (12) looks to pass the ball around Rutgers guard Awa Sidibe (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) USC guard JuJu Watkins, front bottom left, is surrounded by defenders including Rutgers guard Destiny Adams (1) and center Chyna Cornwell (54) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) USC guard JuJu Watkins (12) takes the court before an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) Rutgers guard Destiny Adams (1) reacts as USC forward Vivian Iwuchukwu (0) falls on her during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) Rutgers guard Destiny Adams, front left, falls into the USC bench while Southern California’s Talia von Oelhoffen (55) watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) USC guard JuJu Watkins, right, is defended by Rutgers forward Zachara Perkins, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) USC forward Kiki Iriafen (44) is defended by Rutgers guard Destiny Adams (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) USC guard JuJu Watkins (12) chases after the ball past Rutgers forward Zachara Perkins (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) Players including Rutgers guard Destiny Adams (1) go up for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against USC, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) USC players stand for the national anthem before an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) Rutgers forward JoJo Lacey (14) reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against USC, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) USC guard JuJu Watkins warms up before an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) USC guard JuJu Watkins (12) shoots over Rutgers guard Lisa Thompson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) USC guard JuJu Watkins reacts after a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) Show Caption1 of 26USC guard JuJu Watkins (12) warms up before an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) Expand PISCATAWAY, N.J. — JuJu Watkins had 23 points and 14 rebounds to help No. 4 USC rout Rutgers 92-42 on Sunday night, handing the Scarlet Knights their worst loss in school history. Rutgers was missing star freshman guard Kiyomi McMiller, who wasn’t with the team. The school said it was Coach Coquese Washington’s decision and will be handled internally. McMiller’s averaging 19.9 points a game. Without McMiller, the Scarlet Knights struggled on offense. They missed their first eight shots before Destiny Adams finally hit a basket to get Rutgers within 10-3. The Trojans (14-1, 4-0 Big Ten) were up 22-8 after one quarter and extended the advantage to 37-14 at the half. USC scored the first 12 points of the third quarter and Rutgers (8-7, 0-4) never got within 30 the rest of the way. The only drama left in the final period was whether the margin of victory would surpass the record 42-point losses that Rutgers had against N.C. State (1985) and Penn State (1994). Watkins made it a 49-point game when she checked out for the final time with 3:50 left and the Scarlet Knights couldn’t get close to avoiding setting the new record. USC: The Trojans weren’t challenged from start to the finish, but it gave them a chance to get quality minutes for some of their reserve players. Rutgers: Without McMiller, the offense struggled and the Scarlet Knights could be in a for a tough season as long as she’s out. The loudest cheer of the night from the Rutgers fans came at halftime when the always entertaining Frisbee catching dogs showed off their skills. USC outscored Rutgers 37-6 on fastbreak points. USC travels to face undefeated No. 8 Maryland on Wednesday. Rutgers visits Minnesota on Wednesday.