# USC basketball grounded by FAA flight stoppage

> USC women's basketball team grounded in LA after FAA nationwide airport ground stop.
- Title: USC basketball grounded by FAA flight stoppage | Shortify
- Summary: USC women's basketball team grounded in LA after FAA nationwide airport ground stop.
- Keywords: uscs women basketball, faa ground stop, south carolina gamecocks, uscs football, memorial stadium, sean duffy, faa, California Post
- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/11/13/sports/usc-basketball-dramatically-impacted-by-faa-flight-stoppage
- Published: 2026-11-13T23:18:46+00:00
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- Topics: uscs women basketball, faa ground stop, south carolina gamecocks, uscs football, memorial stadium, sean duffy, faa, news, entertainment
## USC basketball grounded
USC women's basketball team was supposed to arrive in Greenville, South Carolina, Friday for their matchup against the Gamecocks Sunday.
## FAA nationwide ground stop
The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports following a communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
## USC social media update
USC Women's Basketball social media account stated they were grounded in Los Angeles following the nationwide ground stop per the FAA.

> We have been grounded in Los Angeles following the nationwide ground stop, per the FAA. Will provide updates as we have them.
## USC football unaffected
USC football team has arrived in Bloomington ahead of Saturday's matchup against Indiana at Memorial Stadium.
## Key takeaway

USC women's basketball team cannot travel to South Carolina for Sunday's game due to FAA nationwide airport ground stop.