Virginia made history by becoming the first team from the First Four to reach the Sweet 16 in the women鈥檚 NCAA Tournament, defeating No. 2 seed Iowa 83-75 in double overtime. Kymora Johnson scored 28 points, leading a Cavaliers team that has now won three games in five days. This marks Virginia's first advancement to the tournament's second weekend since 2000 and is a notable achievement for a 10-seed, last seen with Creighton in 2022. Iowa had opportunities to win late in regulation and overtime but couldn't close it out against the resilient Cavaliers.

By the Numbers
  • Virginia scored 83 points, with Kymora Johnson contributing 28 points in the win.
  • Iowa shot only 1 of 12 from 3-point range in the first half and finished with a record of 27-7.
State of Play
  • Virginia's record improves to 22-11 with back-to-back tournament victories.
  • The Cavaliers will face third-seed TCU in the Sacramento Regional semifinals next.
What's Next

As Virginia heads into the matchup against TCU, they will aim to continue their historic run in the tournament, seeking to overcome another higher-seeded opponent.

Bottom Line

This victory not only solidifies Virginia's place in NCAA Tournament history but also emphasizes the unpredictable nature of March Madness, where lower-seeded teams can make deep runs against the odds.