Ohio State had no trouble with USC. The Trojans have slipped to 1-2; they may fall out of the rankings.

Brandie Hoskins, who ruptured her achilles in the NCAAs last year, showed that she is back in fine form. "It was a lot of work," she said. "It was a lot mentally to get myself in the mind-set that I was coming back this year. Physically, it was like rehab every day. It was small steps. But they all added up. It was all worth it because I knew how bad I wanted to play basketball."

Brandie had 17 points and 7 assists. Davenport had 26.