No. 10 Virginia stuns No. 2 Iowa in double OT to advance to first Sweet 16 since 2000

Key Points:

• Virginia, the No. 10 seed, upset No. 2 Iowa 83-75 in a double-overtime thriller on Iowa's home court, marking one of the biggest upsets in women's NCAA tournament history and advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time in 26 years.
• Junior guard Kymora Johnson led Virginia with 28 points, including key free throws and a layup in double overtime, while Paris Clark added 20 points, helping the Cavaliers overcome a nine-point second-half deficit.
• The game featured multiple controversial referee reviews, including two flagrant foul upgrades in the first overtime and a critical foul call in the second overtime that shifted momentum to Virginia.
• Iowa struggled at the free-throw line, shooting 50% and missing eight attempts, while Virginia capitalized with 18 of 23 free throws, which proved pivotal in the close contest.
• Virginia, coached by Amaka Agugua-Hamilton, is now the only double-digit seed left in the tournament and the first team to reach the Sweet 16 after playing in the First Four, having also won tight games against Arizona State and Georgia earlier in the tournament.