Despite a disappointing offensive performance from star player JuJu Watkins, the No. 7 USC Trojans women's basketball team secured a convincing 84-63 victory over the No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes. Watkins' struggles, including missing her first 11 shots, sparked online debate and highlighted the team's resilience in overcoming individual challenges.
The No. 7 ranked USC Trojans women's basketball team secured an impressive 84-63 victory over the No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes on February 8th. What makes this win even more remarkable is USC's ability to triumph despite a subpar offensive performance from their star sophomore, JuJu Watkins. Watkins endured an uncharacteristic shooting slump, missing her first 11 shots before finally sinking a layup in the third quarter.
Although she ended the game with 17 points and 10 rebounds, her shooting efficiency was far from her usual dominance, going 5 of 21 from the field and 1 of 6 from beyond the arc. Given Watkins' reputation for offensive firepower, her frustration was evident, even amidst the team's victory. A Fox broadcast captured USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb addressing Watkins during a timeout, and fans quickly interpreted her demeanor as a display of her struggle with the game. A viral clip of this interaction, captioned 'Someone try and tell me that JuJu is listening to Coach Gottlieb? Not a chance!', further fueled speculation about Watkins' level of engagement.Thankfully for USC, they emerged victorious, a situation that arguably softened the blow of Watkins' performance. Had they lost, the discussion surrounding her shooting struggles might have taken a more critical turn. Grant Young, covering Women's Basketball, the New York Yankees, and the New York Mets for Sports Illustrated's 'On SI' sites, provides insightful commentary on the world of sports. He holds an MFA degree in creative writing from the University of San Francisco (USF) and also graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing. While he played on USF's Division I baseball team for five years, his current passion lies with Angel Reese rather than Angels in the Outfield
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