Freshman All-American JuJu Watkins drove the length of the floor for a go-ahead three-point play with 3:13 left and finished with 30 points, leading top-seeded Southern California past Baylor 74-70 and into the Elite Eight of the women’s NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1994.
Southern California guard JuJu Watkins and Southern California guard Kayla Padilla block a shot by Baylor guard Sarah Andrews during the second half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Portland, Ore. Southern California won 74-70. Southern California guard JuJu Watkins reacts after a Sweet 16 college basketball game against Baylor in the women’s NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Portland, Ore. Southern California won 74-70.
USC won national titles in 1983 and ‘84, but the Trojans’ deepest run in the tournament since was a regional final loss in 1994 under coach Cheryl Miller to Louisiana Tech. “It’s still developing,” Watkins said about her game. “Even though I had 30, it wasn’t my best night. Obviously just doing whatever it is to win. That’s priority always. Whether it’s defensively making the right plays, getting off the pick, just doing whatever I need to do.”
Jada Walker’s jumper gave Baylor a 62-59 lead with 4:51 to go. Watkins’ fast-break layup and subsequent free throw put the Trojans ahead to stay, 67-64.
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