Kennedy Smith, who scored a team-high 19 points, drives on Jaelyn Glenn during USC’s 67-61 Sweet 16 win over Kansas State on March 29, 2025. AP The Trojans knew they would have to make up for ...

USC women's basketball vs. Kansas State score after 1Q The Trojans held a 16-9 advantage after the opening quarter. Kennedy Smith led all scorers with 11 points on 5-of-8 shooting, including 1-of ...

Playing without injured star JuJu Watkins, freshmen Kennedy Smith and Avery Howell powered USC to a 67-61 victory over Kansas State in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament.

Editor's note: Follow UConn vs. USC women's basketball live updates from their Elite Eight game in March Madness. SPOKANE, Washington — With or without JuJu Watkins, USC's goal remains the same.

USC answered with a pair of 3-pointers from Howell and Malia Samuels. Sundell hit a jumper and two free throws down the stretch to help Kansas State to a 30-28 advantage at the half.

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) ...

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.

With a Trojans rotation relying heavily on three freshmen who had never been in a postseason experience like this before, USC held off Kansas State 67-61 and advanced to the Elite Eight to face ...

USC forward Kiki Iriafen watches her shoot as Kansas State guard Serena Sundell, left, tries to grab the ball during the first half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament ...