How to watch USC Trojans Women’s Basketball in 2025 March Madness: Update on JuJu Watkins Injury

By
Mary Omatiga,

By
Mary Omatiga

Published March 25, 2025 09:09 AM

The 2025 Women’s March Madness Tournament kicked off on Wednesday, March 19 and runs through Sunday, April 6. All eyes have been on the USC Trojans throughout the season. In their inaugural year in the conference, the team clinched this year’s Big Ten regular-season title and is expected to make waves in the tournament.

This year marks USC’s third consecutive March Madness appearance, their first since 1991-1995. It also marks their first back-to-back NCAA appearance as a No. 1 seed, since 1982-1984. See below to find out when USC is competing, as well as additional details on how to watch the 2025 Women’s March Madness Tournament.

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USC Women’s Basketball 2025 March Madness Schedule:

The USC Trojans have been selected as a No. 1 seed in this year’s Women’s March Madness tournament. After defeating No. 16 UNC Greensboro 71-25, and No. 9 Mississippi State 96-59, the Trojans have secured a spot in the Sweet 16. USC will face No. 5 Kansas State this Saturday, March 29 at 8 PM ET on ESPN.

What happened to JuJu Watkins?

JuJu Watkins suffered a torn ACL in her right knee during the first quarter of Monday night’s Round of 32 match up against No. 9 Mississippi State.

JuJu Watkins sustained a season-ending injury in the NCAA Second Round on Monday night. She will undergo surgery and then begin rehabilitation shortly thereafter.
— USC Women's Basketball (@USCWBB) March 25, 2025

How to watch No. 1 USC vs No. 5 Kansas State:

When: Saturday, March 29
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Where: Spokane Arena in Spokane, Washington
TV: ESPN

How can I watch the 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament?

The 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball tournament will be available across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, and ESPNU. Click here to find the full Women’s March Madness schedule.

Where can I get a printable 2025 Women’s March Madness bracket?

Click here to print and fill out your 2025 Women’s March Madness bracket.

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How Watkins announced arrival at the college stage:

How Watkins announced arrival at the college stage

In Episode 5 of "On the Rise: JuJu Watkins," look back on Watkins' college debut against Ohio State, as she loudly announced her presence with a 32-point performance to carry the USC Trojans to victory.