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The hopes of the best team most of them could remember in their lifetimes crumpled, in an instant.
From The New York Times
A few fabulous freshmen – a few fearless, formidable freshmen – picked up the USC women’s basketball team Saturday in its moment of need, leading the top-seeded Trojans to a 67-61 victory over fifth-...
From Los Angeles Daily News
“We’re capable of enormity when we do it together, and that’s been the message more than anything else.”
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USC women's basketball team hilariously gets 'JuJu Watkins' on bench for Sweet 16
JuJu Watkins is away from the USC women's basketball team after suffering a season-ending torn ACL, but her teammates found a way to get her on the bench for the Sweet 16.
JuJu Watkins’ absence from March Madness hurts USC and pains women’s basketball
Watkins' suffered a season-ending knee injury in the second round. The ramifications extend beyond the Trojans.
What JuJu Watkins Said To USC Trojans, Lindsay Gottlieb Before Sweet 16 Game
USC Trojans' guard JuJu Watkins is out for the season with a torn ACL suffered in USC's second round win. Watkins spoke to the team via FaceTime for their Sweet
Swanson: USC women going back to Elite Eight thanks to fearless freshmen
Kennedy Smith, Avery Howell and Kayleigh Heckel fill the void left by injured Trojans’ star JuJu Watkins in a gritty Sweet 16 win over Kansas State, setting up a second straight meeting with
NCAA Tournament: USC women hold off Kansas State to reach Elite Eight
Freshman Kennedy Smith scores 19 and Avery Howell adds 18 as USC beats Kansas State 67-61 without injured star JuJu Watkins, setting up Elite Eight rematch with UConn.
Caitlin Clark's Wordless Reaction to Heartfelt Message About JuJu Watkins
JuJu Watkins has spent the 2024 college basketball season doing what few have ever done in a USC Trojans uniform — dominating every game she touched. The sophomore guard led the Trojans to a 30-3 record and a No.
With JuJu Watkins as inspiration, USC players aren’t doubting their chances
The mindset could not have been clearer for USC heading into its Sweet 16 clash against Kansas State. The Trojans, a woman down without superstar JuJu Watkins, still expected to live up to their billing as the top seed and come out with a win against No.
USC Head Coach Speaks Out About “Online Bullying” Allegations Following Juju Watkins’ Injury
USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb defends JuJu Watkins and Chandler Prater after Watkins' ACL injury, urging fans to avoid unfair accusations.
Paige Bueckers, UConn prepared for tough Elite Eight bout vs. USC, even without JuJu Watkins
As the UConn Huskies look to make it back to the Final Four, which would be their 24th trip there under head coach Geno Auriemma, the USC Trojans stand in their way.
JuJu Watkins Funko Pop lifting USC's spirit during NCAA Tournament run without star
The real JuJu Watkins is home recovering from a season-ending knee injury, but a 4.7 inch-all version of her is still with the team for March Madness.
Geno Auriemma Sends Strong Message on JuJu Watkins Before UConn-USC
As a longtime steward of the game, Auriemma has seen far too many players suffer the same fate as Watkins. Look no further than Bueckers, who missed the entire 2022-2023 season wi
USC Beats Kansas State in 1st Game Since JuJu Watkins Injury, Clinches Elite 8 Berth
Despite the absence of JuJu Watkins, USC defeated Kansas State by the final score of 67-61 in the 2025 NCAA women's basketball tournament on Saturday. With the win, the Trojans advanced to the Elite Eight for the second consecutive year.
USC coach says JuJu Watkins' injury was not the result of a dirty play, condemns online bullying
USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said during a press conference on Friday that JuJu Watkins' season-ending ACL tear was not the result of a dirty play. Gottlieb also condemned the online abuse that Mississippi State players have faced in the wake of the injury,
Dawn Staley, Paige Bueckers and others around the women’s NCAA Tournament offer support to JuJu Watkins after awful injury
Players and coaches like Dawn Staley and Paige Bueckers reached out to JuJu Watkins after her season-ending knee injury in March Madness.
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