USC's NCAA tournament run ended in the Elite Eight as they faced Connecticut without star player JuJu Watkins. Despite efforts from Rayah Marshall and a previous victory over the Huskies earlier in the season, the Trojans struggled to fill the gap left by Watkins' injury. The loss, reminiscent of last year's tournament exit, raises questions about what could have transpired had Watkins been able to contribute. Connecticut advances to the Final Four, while USC contemplates its next steps following another promising season cut short.
Without JuJu Watkins, there was no further the Trojans could go. And once again, it was Connecticut which slammed the door, ending USC's season in the Elite Eight.
At every turn, until Monday, USC found an answer for her absence, scratching and clawing their way through two tournament rounds.
This trip, without Watkins, will be tinged forever with questions of what could have been.
USC tried to work the ball inside early, in hopes of getting an early lead, but it ultimately fell short.
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