2026 Women's March Madness live updates: Second-round scores, analysis, bracket
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Key Points:
- UConn's Azzi Fudd scored 26 points in the first half against Syracuse, helping the Huskies shoot 60% from the field and distribute 20 assists, while their defense held Syracuse scoreless for 10 minutes and forced 16 turnovers, leading to 30 points.
- UConn remains undefeated and aims to complete a perfect season, pursuing their second consecutive national title and 13th overall under coach Geno Auriemma.
- In a tightly contested game, No. 4 West Virginia and No. 5 Kentucky were tied at halftime, with Kentucky leading most of the first half before West Virginia rallied; the winner will face No. 1 Texas in the next round.
- No. 10 Virginia upset No. 2 Iowa 83-75 in double overtime, becoming the first team to reach the Sweet 16 after starting in the First Four and marking their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2000.
- Virginia overcame a slow start and multiple overtime challenges, led by Kymora Johnson's 28 points, while Iowa struggled offensively, especially from three-point range, shooting just 1 of 12 in the game and 2 of 25 for the tournament.
