WOMEN’S BASKETBALL : USC Rallies to Victory

Joni Easterly led an 8-0 run by USC to open the second half and Lisa Leslie scored 27 points, including the final five of the game, in leading the Trojans to a 77-70 victory over Old Dominion at Norfolk, Va., Friday.

The victory broke a three-game losing streak and provided a successful homecoming of sorts for Trojan Coach Marianne Stanley, who coached Old Dominion for 10 seasons, three of which culminated in national championships.

USC is 4-4; Old Dominion 2-8.

UCLA 89, Utah 83--Rehema Stephens scored 36 points in this game at Pauley Pavilion to lead the Bruins to their fourth consecutive victory. Natalie Williams added 15 points and 11 rebounds for the Bruins in her first collegiate game. She is an All-American in volleyball.

UCLA is 5-4; Utah 6-6.