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Alongside Watkins, either would make the Trojans’ backcourt arguably the most dynamic in women’s college basketball.

After Jones followed a steal in the backcourt with a jumper and Jaquez added a three-pointer, the Bruins’ cushion was up to 43-29 and the Tigers needed another timeout.

They get killed by the opponent’s backcourt.

“The more I know which teammate I can strongly trap, which teammate we can force a 10-second backcourt. With time, learning my teammates and also looking in on the scout, I know which players I can be more aggressive with.”

Playing most of the second half after teammate Tyler Bilodeau picked up a quick foul and committed a bad turnover by throwing a pass into the backcourt, Mara finished with 10 points, nine rebounds, two blocks and a steal.