Despite the absence of JuJu Watkins, USC defeated Kansas State by the final score of 67-61 in the 2025 NCAA women's basketball tournament on Saturday. With the win, the Trojans advanced to the Elite Eight for the second consecutive year.

Kansas State women's basketball seniors Serena Sundell and Ayoka Lee had hoped for a happier ending but were proud of their team's accompishments.

No. 1 USC won its first game since JuJu Watkins suffered a season-ending knee injury, topping Kansas State in the Sweet 16. Here are the highlights.

One of the best seasons in Kansas State women’s basketball history has come to a disappointing end. The USC Trojans defeated the Wildcats 67-61 on Saturday in a tightly contested Sweet 16 game at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena in Washington.

The Women's NCAA Tournament continues on Saturday with the Sweet 16. No. 5 seed Kansas State takes on the No. 1 seed USC for a spot in the Elite Eight.

The Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament concludes on Saturday, March 29 in Regional 4 Spokane where the 1 seed USC Trojans battle the 5 seed Kansas State Wildcats at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

As we look ahead to the madness that kicks off again this Friday in the Sweet 16, let’s break down each matchup. (All times Eastern) Spokane 1 No. 2 NC State vs. No. 3 LSU 7:30

Freshman Kennedy Smith scores 19 and Avery Howell adds 18 as USC beats Kansas State 67-61 without injured star JuJu Watkins, setting up Elite Eight rematch with UConn.

The No. 1 seed USC Trojans will face the No. 5 seed Kansas State Wildcats tonight in this women’s NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 matchup.