Summary
The University of Virginia (UVA) women's basketball team achieved a significant victory by defeating Iowa, a No. 2 seed, in double overtime during the NCAA Tournament. This win moved them into the Sweet 16, marking the first time a women's team that started in the First Four has reached this stage since the tournament's format change.
Key Facts
- UVA upset No. 2 seed Iowa in double overtime, advancing to the Sweet 16.
- UVA was a No. 8 seed and had to win in the women's First Four to enter the main tournament.
- Kymora Johnson scored 28 points, and Paris Clark added 20 points and seven rebounds for UVA.
- This victory marks UVA's first trip to the Sweet 16 since 2000.
- The team's win is considered historic as it's the first time a women's First Four team reached the Sweet 16.
- UVA will face No. 3 seed TCU in their next game.
- The NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament opened several days earlier, with other top seeds like Texas advancing.
