Virginia knocks off No. 2 seed Iowa in 2OT to reach Sweet 16
ESPN • • general
Key Points:
- Virginia, a 10th seed and First Four participant, advanced to the women's NCAA tournament regional semifinals for the first time by defeating No. 2 seed Iowa 83-75 in double overtime.
- Kymora Johnson scored 28 points and played all 50 minutes, leading Virginia through a grueling stretch of three wins in five days, including victories over Arizona State and Georgia.
- The Cavaliers showed resilience and poise against a strong Iowa team, overcoming missed opportunities by the Hawkeyes in regulation and the first overtime.
- Virginia's coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton highlighted the program's rebuilding efforts and credited the team's confidence and belief in their work for their success in March.
- Despite Iowa taking 84 shots to Virginia's 63, the Cavaliers' higher shooting efficiency (44.4% vs. 36.9%) and clutch plays secured their historic tournament run.
