Southern California prominent forward Juju Watkins left the No. 1-seeded Trojan’s second round of matchup with Mississippi State in Los Angeles on Monday halfway through the first quarter after falling on the floor of an interruption.
Watkins, the country’s second leading goal scorer at 24.6 points per match, grabbed her right knee and twisted in pain before coach tended to her. She was assisted by the court and avoids emphasizing the injured leg. She had three points, two assists and a recovery before leaving.
“Juju Watkins is evaluated by USC Keck Medicine personnel and will not return to the competition in tonight’s NCAA other round game,” the University said in a statement released at half time.
Watkins’ Trojan’s teammate, Malia Samuels, also left Monday’s game to be checked for a concussion after being hit in the head. She returned to the side line shortly thereafter.
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