USC women rout Mississippi State to reach Sweet 16 after losing JuJu Watkins to injury

USC star JuJu Watkins grimaces on the court after suffering what was later announced to be a season-ending knee injury during the first half of their NCAA Tournament second-round game against Mississippi State on Monday night at the Galen Center. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

USC guard JuJu Watkins dribbles against Mississippi State guard Jerkaila Jordan during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Monday, March 24, 2025, in Los Angeles.