Gottlieb defends MSU: JuJu not hurt on dirty play
- USC Coach Lindsay Gottlieb stated that she did not believe the play resulting in JuJu Watkins' season-ending ACL tear was dirty, emphasizing that there was no intent to hurt her.
- Gottlieb condemned the online bullying directed at Mississippi State player Chandler Prater, emphasizing that no one deserves such treatment.
- Watkins suffered an ACL tear during the game, requiring assistance to leave the court, and she will miss the remainder of the season.
- Mississippi State Coach Sam Purcell expressed his prayers for Watkins and remarked that his team plays to compete, not to hurt players.
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USC WBB Coach Says Play That Hurt Juju Watkins Wasn't Dirty, Condemns Online Hate Towards MSU Player
The USC Trojans women’s basketball team lost Juju Watkins for the year, but head coach Linsdey Gottlieb is not holding any grudges because of it.On Monday, the Trojans were facing off against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Los Angeles, CA in the Round of 32 of the women’s basketball tournament. In the first quarter, she was driving to the hoop in transition when Bulldogs guard Chandler Prater closed in to defend her. Prater collided minimally…
USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb defends Mississippi State player amid online harassment over JuJu Watkins' injury
USC women’s basketball head coach Lindsay Gottlieb condemned online bullying and said she does not believe Chandler Prater intended to injure JuJu Watkins on Monday night.
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