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Paige Bueckers and UConn hope to take next step toward title in Elite Eight rematch with USC

UConn coach Geno Auriemma caused a minor stir during last year’s NCAA Tournament when he proclaimed that his star guard, Paige Bueckers, was the best player in the country

MARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

USC Trojans take on the UConn Huskies in Elite 8

The No. 4 USC Trojans play the No. 3 UConn Huskies in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Women's NCAA roundup: Avery Howell propels No. 1 USC to Elite Eight Avery Howell scored 12 of her 18 points in the second half and No.1 seed Southern California endured the absence of star JuJu Watkins to adv...

MARCH 30 • THESTATE.COM

Flau'Jae Johnson puts rap and podcasting careers aside during March Madness

For now, LSU star guard Flau’Jae Johnson is putting her rap career aside

MARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 1 USC survives rough shooting night, tops No. 5 Kansas St. Avery Howell scored 12 of her 18 points in the second half and No. 1 seed Southern California endured the absence of star JuJu Watkins to ad...

MARCH 30 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

USC leans on freshmen to get past Kansas State, advance to Elite Eight rematch with UConn 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.

MARCH 30 • NYTIMES.COM

March Madness winners, losers with women's basketball Elite Eight bracket set The women's March Madness Elite Eight bracket is set. TCU and Hailey Van Lith are the tournament's best story. USC stumbles without JuJu Wat...

MARCH 30 • USATODAY.COM

USC Finds Fun Way to Pay Tribute to Injured JuJu Watkins During Sweet 16 Game The Trojans are navigating life without their star guard.

MARCH 30 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

USC women 'do it for JuJu,' beat Kansas State to reach Elite Eight The top-seeded Trojans played without injured star JuJu Watkins and fended off the Wildcats in a taut Sweet 16 game.

MARCH 30 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

USC shakes off JuJu Watkins' absence and beats Kansas State 67-61 in March Madness

Kennedy Smith stepped into the void left by injured star JuJu Watkins, scoring 19 points to help Southern California hold off Kansas State 67-61 in the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA...

MARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

USC women's basketball team hilariously gets 'JuJu Watkins' on bench for Sweet 16 JuJu Watkins is away from the USC basketball team after suffering a torn ACL, but her teammates found a way to get her on the bench for the...

MARCH 30 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Who is Kiki Iriafen? Stats, bio for USC star ahead of Sweet 16 game vs. Kansas State Who is Kiki Iriafen? Meet the USC senior star looking to carry the Trojans to a national title with JuJu Watkins out injured.

MARCH 30 • USATODAY.COM

USC's Kiki Iriafen aims to lead hometown school to national title after JuJu Watkins injury | Sporting News Canada Kiki Iriafen doesn't want different expectations even after the heartbreaking injury.

MARCH 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

USC's Kiki Iriafen aims to lead hometown school to national title after JuJu Watkins injury | Sporting News Kiki Iriafen doesn't want different expectations even after the heartbreaking injury.

MARCH 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

USC women's basketball team shows love to JuJu Watkins before Sweet 16 JuJu Watkins won't be on the court for the USC basketball team in their Sweet 16 showdown against Kansas State, but her teammates showed her...

MARCH 29 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

USC women's basketball honors JuJu Watkins with matching Nike shirts for Sweet 16 trip JuJu Watkins may not be on the court with her teammates, but they kept her close with matching shirts. USC faces Kansas State in the Sweet 1...

MARCH 29 • USATODAY.COM

Why Is JuJu Watkins Not Playing In USC's Sweet 16 Game vs. Kansas State? JuJu is not playing in the Sweet 16...

MARCH 29 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

USC vs. Kansas State women's basketball live updates: Where to watch, JuJu Watkins update No. 1 USC is playing its first game since JuJu Watkins suffered a season-ending knee injury, facing Kansas State in the Sweet 16. Follow liv...

MARCH 29 • USATODAY.COM

USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb defends Mississippi State player amid online harassment over JuJu Watkins' injury

USC head coach Lindsay Gottlieb came to the defense of a Mississippi State player as she faces online bullying over her involvement in the p...

MARCH 29 • FOXNEWS.COM

Deadspin | Spokane Region 4: Without JuJu Watkins, USC takes on Kansas State Deadspin | Spokane Region 4: Without JuJu Watkins, USC takes on Kansas State

MARCH 29 • DEADSPIN.COM

USC still keeping eyes on ultimate goal after devastating JuJu Watkins injury Kiki Iriafen and the rest of the Trojans have maintained the belief that they can still accomplish their season-long goal.

MARCH 29 • NYPOST.COM

What can JuJu Watkins expect after ACL tear? Paige Bueckers and others offer insight. SPOKANE, Wash. - The first week after Paige Bueckers tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her left...

MARCH 29 • SACBEE.COM

What UConn's Paige Bueckers texted USC's JuJu Watkins after season-ending knee injury Paige Bueckers said she reached out to JuJu Watkins to offer support during her recovery, a process Bueckers underwent after tearing her ACL...

MARCH 29 • USATODAY.COM

Spokane Region 4: Without JuJu Watkins, USC takes on Kansas State Superstar guard JuJu Watkins’ season-ending knee injury looms large over Saturday’s Spokane Region 4 Sweet 16 matchup between No.1 seed Sout...

MARCH 28 • SACBEE.COM

USC vows to soldier on in March Madness without injured star JuJu Watkins

While heartbroken at the loss of star guard JuJu Watkins, Southern California’s players are determined to move forward in the women’s NCAA Tournament

MARCH 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS