Star freshman Jazzy Davidson injured as USC wins sixth straight

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USC's women's basketball team defeated Wisconsin 66-59 on Thursday night, but suffered a major blow when star freshman Jazzy Davidson had to be carried off the court with a leg injury in the final minutes of the game. Davidson, who led the Trojans in scoring, rebounding, blocks, and steals this season, turned in another impressive all-around performance with 24 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, and 3 blocks before going down with the injury.

Why it matters

Davidson's injury is a major concern for USC, as she has been the driving force behind the team's recent five-game winning streak and their push for a high NCAA tournament seed. The Trojans have relied heavily on Davidson's production and will struggle to replace her impact if she is forced to miss significant time.

The details

With 2:42 remaining and USC comfortably ahead, Davidson took an awkward step and immediately grabbed her leg in pain. She had to be carried off the court by her teammates and coaches. The Trojans were able to hold on for the 66-59 victory over Wisconsin, but the loss of Davidson overshadowed the win. Outside of Davidson's 24 points, USC shot just 32.6% from the field, with Kara Dunn the only other Trojan in double figures with 14 points.

• The injury occurred with 2:42 remaining in the game.

What’s next

USC has three games remaining in the regular season, two of which are against top-10 teams. The Trojans' NCAA tournament seeding could be significantly impacted by the outcome of those games, but that will largely depend on the severity of Jazzy Davidson's injury.