March Madness: JuJu Watkins’ USC teammate held back after game

The USC Trojans women’s basketball team secured a dominant win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the March Madness tournament on Monday night. However, the victory was marred by a heated moment involving USC center Rayah Marshall and members of the Bulldogs team during the post-game handshake.

After the Trojans’ 96-59 win, tensions ran high as Marshall engaged in a heated exchange with Mississippi State players. The 6-foot-4 center had to be restrained as the verbal altercation escalated. The incident was witnessed by Washington Post reporter Ben Golliver, who captured the interaction.

While the exact cause of the confrontation remains unclear, it is believed that emotions were running high following a controversial play involving Trojans star JuJu Watkins. Watkins suffered a knee injury during the game after a collision with Mississippi State players. The injury, later confirmed to be a torn ACL, forced Watkins out for the remainder of the season.

In the wake of Watkins’ injury, USC fans at the Galen Center expressed their displeasure by booing the Mississippi State players whenever they had possession of the ball. The Bulldogs cheerleaders also faced backlash from the crowd during their halftime performance. The atmosphere remained tense throughout the game, with emotions running high on both sides.

Mississippi State guard Jerkaila Jordan acknowledged the hostile environment, stating, “They’re gonna stand behind their home team. They’re gonna go hard for JuJu. I couldn’t do nothing but respect them.”

Despite the on-court drama, USC emerged victorious and advanced to the next round of the tournament. The incident serves as a reminder of the intense competition and emotions that come with March Madness.

In the aftermath of the game, both teams will look to regroup and focus on their upcoming matchups. The USC Trojans will continue their quest for a championship, while the Mississippi State Bulldogs will use this experience as motivation moving forward.

As the tournament unfolds, fans can expect more thrilling moments and intense matchups as the best women’s college basketball teams compete for glory on the national stage. Stay tuned for more updates and coverage as the March Madness action continues to unfold.