In a thrilling showdown at Marks Tennis Stadium, No. 12 USC pulled off a significant victory, toppling No.
2 Ohio State 4-1. This marks USC's first triumph over a No. 2 ranked team since their win against Michigan back in 2024.
With this victory, the Trojans improve to an impressive 11-4 overall and remain undefeated in conference play at 4-0.
The Trojans set the stage early by securing the doubles point. On Court 1, the dynamic duo of Lily Fairclough and Krisha Mahendran took charge, defeating the No. 17-ranked pair of Teah Chavez and Hephizbah Oluwadare 6-2. Meanwhile, Immi Haddad and Emma Charney clinched the point with a 6-4 victory on Court 3 against Audrey Spencer and Sophia Cisse-Ignatiev, giving USC the early advantage.
USC kept the momentum rolling in singles play. On Court 3, No.
98 Eugenia Zozaya showcased her skills, cruising past Sophia Cisse-Ignatiev 6-4, 6-2. This win not only extended USC's lead to 2-0 but also marked Zozaya's 13th dual match singles victory of the season, the highest on the team.
Ohio State responded with a hard-fought win on Court 2, where No. 3 Luciana Perry overcame USC's Immi Haddad in a three-set battle, 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, narrowing the gap to 2-1.
However, USC quickly regained control thanks to a standout performance from No. 38 Jana Hossam.
On Court 1, Hossam faced the formidable No. 4 Teah Chavez and emerged victorious with a composed 6-4, 6-4 straight-set win, bringing USC to the brink of victory.
The decisive moment came on Court 6. Dani Borruel found herself in a gritty three-setter against Alessia Cau. After splitting the first two sets, Borruel dominated the final set 6-1, clinching the 4-1 win for USC.
Several matches were left unfinished, but the Trojans were in strong positions on Courts 4 and 5 when the victory was sealed. This statement win over the highly-ranked Buckeyes not only keeps USC's conference record perfect but also adds a significant highlight to their 2026 campaign.