US EditionUSC women rout Mississippi State to reach Sweet 16 after losing JuJu Watkins to injury
- JuJu Watkins suffered a right knee injury during the first quarter of the game, requiring immediate medical attention and not returning to the game, as reported by The Associated Press.
- Despite the injury to Watkins, Southern California won convincingly against Mississippi State with a final score of 96-59, advancing to the Sweet 16.
- Kiki Iriafen scored a season-high 36 points, helping the team maintain resilience in Watkins' absence.
- Coach Lindsay Gottlieb expressed confidence in the team and their unity, highlighting that they would continue to support Watkins.
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Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark send prayers to JuJu Watkins after USC star's heartbreaking injury
JuJu Watkins has taken the college basketball world by storm. But, the Southern California guard suffered a devastating, season-ending knee injury during a second-round game in the NCAA women's tournament on Monday.Watkins, 19, was carried off the court in the first quarter of USC's eventual victory over Mississippi State. ESPN, citing sources, later reported that Watkins tore her right ACL and would miss the remainder of the tournament. A team …
The Billings Gazette
USC looks to stay in title hunt after losing Watkins
LOS ANGELES — If Southern California wants to win its first national championship in 41 years, the Trojans will have to find a way to get it done without star guard JuJu Watkins.
Caitlin Clark’s emotional message to JuJu Watkins after heartbreaking injury
Caitlin Clark sent a message to JuJu Watkins after the USC superstar suffered a torn ACL in her right knee in the Trojans' second-round rout of Mississippi State, 96-59, in the NCAA women's tournament on Monday.
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