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Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
LSU Gets Visit from 5-Star All-American in Transfer Portal
LSU Gymnastics may be on the verge of landing one of the top gymnasts in the country. Madison Ulrich posted pictures on her Instagram from her visit to Baton Rouge. Although she used the hashtag #notcommitted, she seems like a perfect fit for LSU. Advertisement Madison said in the comments, 'Baton Rouge, how we feelin?[hearts emojis]' Her accomplishments as a student-athlete with the University of Denver Pioneers are nothing short of outstanding. She has recently recorded career highs on Vault (9.925), Beam (9.900), Floor (9.95), and All-Around (39.575) during the NCAA Second Round and Regionals last month. The former 5-star recruit from South Carolina has been a leader on Denver from the moment she arrived two years ago. In addition to being named the Big 12 Newcomer of the year in 2024, she followed it up by individually qualifying for the NCAA National Championships. It's clear that LSU is pulling out all the stops for this gymnast. The team's existing squad members had a lot to say about Ulrich's visit in the comments. Advertisement Haleigh Bryant posted, 'These are your colors. Yes, yes, yes!' Lexi Zeiss said, 'So fun having you!!!' Freshman Kaliya Lincoln posted, 'You look so good in purple and gold'. Kylie Coen posted, 'I like this!' Kailin Chio posted, 'Yes, ma'am!' And Junior Ashley Cowan posted, 'We feelin' good!' It's still very much uncertain where Ulrich will be competing next season, but the anticipation is clear. Madison's choices could significantly influence who the frontrunners will be for the 2026 gymnastics season. Related: Angel Reese and Livvy Dunne React to Hailey Van Lith Swimsuit Photo Shoot Related: Livvy Dunnes Announces Riders Up Ahead of Good Cheer's Kentucky Oaks Win Related: Some Fans are Disgusted by Livvy Dunne's Latest Viral Video
CNN
30-03-2025
- Sport
- CNN
Southern Cal star JuJu Watkins carried off the court with season-ending injury in Trojans' win
University of Southern California's star sophomore guard JuJu Watkins threw her head back in agony as she was lifted off the hardwood and carried from the court during the top-seeded Trojans' second round game against Mississippi State in the women's NCAA basketball tournament Monday. The Trojans went on to win the game handily, but the loss of their centerpiece with a season-ending injury will make USC's pursuit of a national championship a much more daunting challenge. Watkins, a contender for national player of the year honors, was taking the ball up the court on a fast break midway through the first quarter when she collided with Bulldogs' senior guard Chandler Prater. Watkins' right knee buckled awkwardly and she went down hard to the ground, immediately clutching her knee. The raucous fans at the Galen Center in Los Angeles fell quiet as team medical staff ran onto the court to attend to Watkins and her teammates surrounded their fallen star. After attending to Watkins for more than a minute, the Trojans trainers, carefully cradling her right leg, lifted the nation's second-leading scorer completely off the ground and carried her off the court to a mixture of groans and clapping from the USC home crowd. Watkins left the game with 4:43 remaining in the first quarter, having scored three points in the early minutes of the contest. USC later announced that Watkins will require surgery before she begins rehabilitation. 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. Continuing without their scoring and assist leader, the Trojans still rolled over the Bulldogs 96-59 to advance to the Sweet 16. USC was boosted by a huge game from senior forward Kiki Iriafen, who scored a game-high 36 points for the Trojans and pulled down nine rebounds. Freshman guard Avery Howell played heavy minutes in Watkins' absence, and tallied 18 points while dishing out six assists without committing a turnover. After the game, USC head coach Lindsay Gottlieb stressed how proud she was of her team's performance after losing their leader. 'I'm feeling a lot of emotions obviously, but the biggest one is pride,' Gottlieb said. 'You never want anyone to go down, especially someone like JuJu who we all lean on in so many ways. But this team rallied. They rallied for her. They rallied for each other. Our fans had our back. I'm just really proud, and I think we showed what kind of team we are.' Next up for the Trojans is a Sweet 16 showdown with the Kansas State Wildcats Saturday in Spokane, Washington.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
JuJu Watkins suffers season-ending injury in NCAA Women's Basketball 2nd Round game
A women's college basketball star suffered a season-ending injury Monday night. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] USC sophomore guard JuJu Watkins suffered a season-ending injury as the Trojans beat Mississippi State in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament. The women's basketball team said on social media that Watkins 'will undergo surgery and then begin rehabilitation shortly thereafter.' TRENDING STORIES: State trooper rescues kidnapped 6-year-old girl during traffic stop Memorial service announced for local college student who died from gunshot wound Can you help? Police searching for man accused of stealing almost $1700 worth of clothing The injury occurred with 4:43 left in the first quarter in USC's Second Round NCAA Tournament game against Mississippi State. Watkins was going to the basket when her knee bent awkwardly as she planted her right leg. The non-contact injury caused her to fall to the floor, the Associated Press reported. She grabbed her knee and was eventually carried off the floor. The Trojans beat the Bulldogs, 96-59, to reach the Sweet 16. The Associated Press contributed to this story. 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 [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Fox News
25-03-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
USC's JuJu Watkins suffers devastating knee injury in March Madness game
USC women's basketball star JuJu Watkins' season came to a tough end on Monday night when the guard suffered a knee injury in the first quarter of their March Madness game against Mississippi State. Watkins dribbled to her right on a fast break when she went down with the injury. She was seen writhing in pain grabbing her right knee. She was helped off of the floor. USC said later that Watkins' season was over. "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," the school said. ESPN reported that Watkins suffered a torn ACL. "I'd be lying if I told you that I wasn't rattled seeing JuJu on the floor crying," USC head coach Lindsay Gottlieb said, via ESPN. "This is a human game, and so I obviously tried my best to be what I need to be for the team, but internally it's a lot." USC won the game 96-59. Watkins had three points before she left the game with the injury. The game took place at the Galen Center in Los Angeles. Fans booed Mississippi State every time the team had the ball. "They're gonna stand behind their home team. They're gonna go hard for JuJu," Mississippi State guard Jerkaila Jordan, who scored 17 points, said after the game. "I couldn't do nothing but respect them." Watkins has been one of the most prolific scorers in college basketball since she entered the collegiate ranks last season. She was the nation's second-leading scorer this season, averaging 24.6 points, 7 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. USC is back in the Sweet 16 for the second straight year. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
