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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.

Alabama plays Maryland on March 24
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Lucy Olsen #33 of the Iowa Hawkeyes attempts a shot after getting past Cotie McMahon #32, Taylor Thierry #2, and Jaloni Cambridge #22 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half of a Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament - Quarterfinals game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 07, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Ohio State Buckeyes won the game 60-59.
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Overview

  • 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.