JuJu Watkins INTENTIONAL Foul After Hitting Jaylyn Sherron In The MOUTH | #7 USC vs #11 Colorado. WATCH NOW!

JuJu Watkins makes a shocking move as she accidentally hits Jaylyn Sherron in the mouth during a tense match between #7 USC and #11 Colorado.

The impact is clear, and Sherron is visibly hurt, bleeding from her mouth. Watkins is immediately called for the foul as the referees rush to attend to Sherron’s injury.

As the game pauses for Sherron to receive medical attention, the incident is reviewed to determine if there was any intentional foul play involved.

The replay shows Watkins extending her left arm, which inadvertently connects with Sherron’s face, causing the injury.

After careful consideration, the referees confirm the intentional foul, awarding Colorado two free throws and possession of the ball.

This pivotal moment shifts the momentum of the game, as Colorado takes their first lead since the opening quarter.

Despite the crowd’s disapproval, the decision stands, highlighting the importance of fair play and sportsmanship.

It’s a reminder that even in the heat of competition, players must remain mindful of their actions to uphold the integrity of the game.

JuJu Watkins breaks another USC record with 42 points in win over Colorado

This freshman has the Cheryl Miller kiss of approval.

When JuJu Watkins drained a deep three-pointer on the first possession of the fourth quarter to grab her 11th 30-point game, passing Miller’s USC record for 30-point games in a season, the Hall of Famer sitting courtside at Galen Center kissed her fingers. She raised three to the sky.

Watkins poured in 42 points to lead the No. 7 Trojans to an 87-81 win over No. 11 Colorado on Friday. While USC (21-4, 11-4 Pac-12) pushed its winning streak to seven games — the team’s longest conference winning streak in a season since 2005 — Watkins continued her march through the USC record books. She passed Miller for second on the freshman scoring list and scored the most points in Galen Center by a USC men’s or women’s player.

“That’s insane honestly,” Watkins said when told of her latest records. “But of course, it’s Cheryl Miller, so long way to go until I’m in that conversation.

I’m just happy to be able to be a part of that Trojan legacy and continue to evolve and grow the game, grow the culture here at SC.”

Graduate transfer McKenzie Forbes added 24 points, seven assists and no turnovers as the Trojans won what coach Lindsay Gottlieb called a “heavyweight fight” that will help decide critical seeding in next month’s conference tournament.

The teams entered the weekend locked in a three-team traffic jam with Oregon State for second in the conference. USC and Colorado (20-6, 10-5) both shot better than 56% from the field.

The Trojans built a 13-point lead in the second quarter, but the Buffaloes finished the first-half on a 9-0 run to trail by only four at halftime. The Trojans finally pulled away with a 14-4 streak at the end of the third quarter.

Watkins’ triple to open the fourth was the knockout punch.