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 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) ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.