USC's Tournament Run Ends in Elite Eight Loss to UConn Without JuJu Watkins

The Trojans fell 78-64 to the Huskies, concluding a resilient season after losing their star player to an ACL injury.

USC was defeated by UConn 78-64 in the Elite Eight, ending their hopes of a Final Four matchup against UCLA.
JuJu Watkins, USC's standout freshman, suffered a season-ending ACL injury during the second-round game against Mississippi State.
Despite Watkins' absence, USC advanced to the Elite Eight, with strong performances from freshmen Kennedy Smith, Avery Howell, and Kayleigh Heckel.
UConn's Paige Bueckers led her team with a game-high 31 points, securing their spot in the Final Four against UCLA.
USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb praised her team's resilience and emphasized the program's bright future, while Watkins expressed pride in her teammates and gratitude to fans.