The University of Southern California's women's basketball team has advanced to the NCAA Women's Elite Eight for the first time in 30 years, marking a significant achievement since 1994. In a closely contested Sweet 16 match, USC defeated Baylor with a final score of 70-74. Freshman sensation JuJu Watkins played a pivotal role in the victory, scoring 30 points, including a flawless 7/7 at the free throw line in the 4th quarter, along with 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 blocks. The Trojans, who were seeded 1st, faced off against 5th seed Baylor in a game that came down to the wire. USC's next challenge will be against the winner of the UConn-Duke game. The contributions of other players like Mckenzie Forbes and Rayah Marshall, who scored 14 and 11 points respectively, with Marshall also securing 16 rebounds, were also crucial to the win.
USC gets past Baylor 74-70 in the Sweet 16 #MarchMadness #Sweet16 #ncaaw https://t.co/Q6t4gEm40L
๐ JuJu Watkins scored 30 and powered USC past Baylor for a spot in the Women's NCAA Elite Eight. https://t.co/oS1YHn6te7
USC women advance to Elite Eight after 74-70 win over Baylor. https://t.co/LSWDTuKfuk Click the image to read more:
USC women return to Elite Eight for first time in 30 years by beating Baylor https://t.co/NNw7zVww63
Superstar freshman JuJu Watkins had 30 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists to lead the Trojans to a 74-70 win over Baylor in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA womenโs tournament. USC will play in the Elite 8 for the first time since 1994. https://t.co/dGVdzwHPYj
USC's dance continues ๐ The Trojans are back in the Elite Eight for the first time since 1994 thanks to a strong performance from Juju Watkins: โฝ๏ธ 30 PTS โฝ๏ธ 6 REB โฝ๏ธ 4 AST @USCWBB | @Jujubballin https://t.co/gvcPPyiL66
JuJu Watkins was a bucket in USC's Sweet 16 victory ๐ชฃ @USCWBB @jujubballin โฝ๏ธ 30 points โฝ๏ธ 7/7 at the free throw line in the 4th https://t.co/MkcyeKk71G
USC come from behind in the 4th to beat Baylor and book their spot in the Elite Eight. ๐ฅ https://t.co/ORo68Uf1zt
NO. 1 USC TAKES DOWN BAYLOR Trojans advance to their first Elite 8 since 1994 ๐ https://t.co/ItlAq3Z7Zl
1-seed USC survives the battle with 5-seed Baylor 70-74 to advance to the Elite Eight! Trojans face the winner of UConn-Duke, which will tip off at least half an hour later than scheduled since this one just ended. If youโre on the East Coast, I recommend coffee!
JuJu Watkins helps USC hold off Baylor, advance to the Elite Eight for the first time in 30 years https://t.co/suUULmnVjP
USC advances to the Elite Eight! https://t.co/bkCDyv48nl
USC HEADED TO THE ELITE EIGHT, THEIR FIRST TIME SINCE 1994. ๐ JuJu Watkins ๐ฅ 30 Points // 6 rebounds // 4 Blocks ๐ Mckenzie Forbes ๐ฅ 14 Points ๐Rayah Marshall ๐ฅ 16 Rebounds // 11 Points https://t.co/IqWiJED5rD
USC ADVANCES TO THE NCAA WOMEN'S ELITE EIGHT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 30 YEARS ๐ฅ https://t.co/1VJe5u6ihW
USC defeats Baylor and makes their first Elite 8 appearance since 1994 ๐ @USCWBB https://t.co/TJqNn7d0pB
USC advances. 30 points for freshman JuJu Watkins. Elite Eight in women's basketball.
Baylor and USC coming down to the wire. ๐ https://t.co/5AWWhzCLGI