Elon guard Regina Walton (1) goes up against Southern California guard Avery Howell, front right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Elon guard Regina Walton (1) controls the ball against Southern California guard Avery Howell, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Southern California center Clarice Akunwafo (34) goes up tp score against Elon forward Iycez Adams (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Southern California forward Kiki Iriafen (44) shoots against Elon forward Iycez Adams, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Elon guard Maraja Pass (4) controls the ball against Southern California guard Kayleigh Heckel (9) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Elon guard Raven Preston, left, chases the ball against Southern California guard JuJu Watkins, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Southern California guard JuJu Watkins, left, dribbles against Elon guard Laila Anderson, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)