USC is working to finalize a deal with Savage, who has proven to be an elite Southern California recruiter in recent years.

Lauren Betts has 17 points and Timea Gardiner adds 16 off the bench as the Bruins (16-0) give their starters plenty of rest and match the best start in program history with an 83-49 victory.

The guard’s return from a four-game absence provides the closest look at what a full rotation could look like, though Jarred ...