USC star freshman JuJu Watkins stayed cool amid a poor shooting night and scored nine points late in Saturday's win over Baylor, sealing the comeback win to advance to the Elite Eight.
PORTLAND, Ore. -- As the intensity rose in the Moda Center Saturday afternoon with a spot in the Elite Eight on the line, the youngest player on the court stayed calm. As she has been throughout her record-setting freshman season, USC'swas cool and collected in scoring nine of the Trojans' last 10 points to lead a 74-70 comeback win over the upset-minded
The Bears had done what coach Nicki Collen called a"great job" defending Watkins, who finished 8-of-28 from the field -- tied for her third-most missed shots in a game at USC. Yet her teammates never doubted that Watkins would come through with their season on the line., who had a double-double with 11 points and 16 rebounds."I can trust her with my life. Like, when it come down to winning, she going to do what she has to do.
When Marshall followed Watkins to the free throw line with eight-plus seconds remaining and a three-point lead, she tried to channel her teammate's calm presence.
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