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USC looks to stay in title hunt after losing Watkins

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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Culpeper Star-Exponent

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Star power, top teams headline women's survivors

There is plenty of star power left in women's March Madness with Paige Bueckers, Hannah Hidalgo and Lauren Betts still playing, even if JuJu Watkins won't be.

9 days ago

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The Root

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Internet is Swooning Over Juju Watkins, Jayden Daniels' Adorable Meet-Up Blocked by This Potential Hater

Prior to Juju Watkins’ devastating ACL injury, the star guard for the University of Southern California was making headlines for her cute interactions with Jayden Daniels, the stud quarterback for the Washington Commanders.Read more...

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USC star JuJu Watkins to miss remainder of season with torn ACL

Sources confirmed to ESPN‘s Shams Charania that USC star JuJu Watkins will miss the remainder of the women’s NCAA tournament after suffering a torn ACL in her right knee during the Trojans’ second-round game against Mississippi State. A team spokesperson said Watkins would undergo season-ending surgery and then begin rehab. Watkins had to be carried off the floor just five minutes into the first quarter of USC’s 96-59 win on Monday, which sent t…

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The Post and Courier

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It's gotta be the shoes: Gamecocks' Fulwiley takes foot fashion sense into Sweet 16

MiLaysia Fulwiley is all about her shoes, being signed to Steph Curry’s brand and always wearing a fresh pair for every game. She and USC are in the Sweet 16

10 days ago·Charleston, United States

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Straight Arrow News

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NCAA women's tourney changes with JuJu Watkins injury, Sweet 16 next

JuJu Watkins, one of college basketball's biggest stars, will miss the rest of the NCAA Tournament after suffering a knee injury Monday. Watkins' USC Trojans advanced after beating Mississippi State. The top three seeds in every region of the bracket have advanced to the Sweet 16. A star performance by UConn's Paige Bueckers has the Huskies moving near the top of the favorites list. Full Story Heading into the Sweet 16, the women’s NCAA Tourname…

11 days ago

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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 …

11 days ago·New York, United States

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