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The 2025 NCAA Women's Tournament is heating up, and Monday night brings an exciting second-round clash between No. 1 seed USC and No. 9 seed Mississippi State.
The Trojans, who are looking to end a 40-year championship drought, will have home-court advantage at the Galen Center as they aim to move one step closer to the Final Four. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs are hoping to pull off an upset and punch their ticket to the Sweet 16.
Trip to Sweet 16 on the line
USC made a statement in its opening-round game, dismantling No. 16 seed UNC Greensboro with a dominant 71-21 victory.
The Trojans showed their defensive prowess, holding the Spartans to fewer than 10 points in every quarter.
Star guard JuJu Watkins led the charge with 22 points, while forward Kiki Iriafen added a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds.
Mississippi State, on the other hand, secured its spot in the second round with a gritty 59-46 win over No. 8 seed California.
The Bulldogs leaned on their defense, holding Cal to just 46 points, and got key contributions from center Madina Okot and guard Eniya Russell, who each scored 14 points.
Now, these two teams will battle for a spot in the Sweet 16, where the winner will face either Kansas State or Kentucky next Saturday in Spokane, Washington.
With USC's high-powered offense and Mississippi State's tough defense, this game has all the makings of a must-watch showdown.
What time is USC vs. Mississippi State?
The USC Trojans and Mississippi State Bulldogs will tip off at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET) on Monday, March 24.
The game will be played at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, California.
How to watch USC vs. Mississippi State
Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN, ensuring nationwide coverage of this thrilling second-round matchup.
For those looking to stream the game, ESPN+ and the ESPN app will also provide live coverage for subscribers.