JuJu Watkins' absence and Ayoka Lee's presence made this No. 1-No. 5 matchup one of the biggest toss-ups of the third round.

Playing without JuJu Watkins, USC leans on big performances from Kennedy Smith and Avery Howell to defeat Kansas State 67-61 ...

USC star JuJu Watkins could miss all of next season as she recovers from a torn ACL. The Trojans' freshman class is expected ...

Kennedy Smith stepped into the void left by injured star JuJu Watkins, scoring 19 points to help Southern California hold off ...

USC scored a hard-fought 67-61 win over Kansas State in the Sweet 16 on Saturday without star JuJu Watkins who suffered a ...

Despite the absence of JuJu Watkins, USC defeated Kansas State by the final score of 67-61 in the 2025 NCAA women's ...

Southern Cal women's basketball will enter the Sweet 16 without their star player, JuJu Watkins. It's doubtful No. 1 seed USC ...

Kennedy Smith and Avery Howell played a large role in helping the Trojans overcome Juju Watkins' absence vs KSU. Can they do ...

No. 1 USC won its first game since JuJu Watkins suffered a season-ending knee injury, topping Kansas State in the Sweet 16.

Kansas State coach Jeff Mittie offered final comments on the season, reflecting on the collegiate careers of stars Serena ...

USC women's basketball. USC freshman Avery Howell turned in a career-high 18 points against Kansas State, providing a much needed boost for the Trojans. She was 4-of-8 from 3, and recorded 8 ...

As we look ahead to the madness that kicks off again this Friday in the Sweet 16, let’s break down each matchup. (All times ...