USC and Mississippi State Face Off for Sweet 16 Spot in NCAA Women's Tournament

Top-seeded USC, led by JuJu Watkins, is heavily favored to advance against underdog Mississippi State in tonight's second-round matchup.

The No. 1 seed USC Trojans (29-3) will play the No. 9 seed Mississippi State Bulldogs (22-11) at 10 p.m. ET at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.
USC's JuJu Watkins scored 22 points in the first round, while Mississippi State's Eniya Russell led her team with 14 points in their win over Cal.
USC is a 17.5-point favorite, reflecting their dominant season and home-court advantage.
Both teams have experienced slight offensive declines recently, with USC averaging 76.7 points and Mississippi State 71.4 points over their last 10 games.
The winner will secure a spot in the Sweet 16, continuing their quest in the NCAA Women's Tournament.