Swanson: USC women going back to Elite Eight thanks to fearless freshmen

USC forward Kiki Iriafen during the first half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Kansas State, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

The USC bench celebrates during the second half against Kansas State in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Kansas State center Ayoka Lee (50) listens during a time out in the first...