Women's March Madness live updates, scores, results: Virginia upsets Iowa to advance to first Sweet 16 since 2000; Notre Dame takes down Ohio State
Key Points:
- UConn, the No. 1 overall seed, dominated Syracuse in the first quarter with a 25-point lead, highlighted by an 11-point scoring streak and a 19-2 run to close the quarter.
- Notre Dame upset Ohio State to advance to the Sweet 16, led by Hannah Hidalgo’s 26 points and eight steals, despite Jaloni Cambridge’s 41 points in a losing effort for Ohio State.
- Virginia pulled off a significant upset by defeating Iowa in double overtime, marking their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2000, with key plays from Paris Clark and strong defensive efforts.
- West Virginia and Kentucky were tied at halftime in a closely contested game, with Kentucky hitting a buzzer-beater at the end of the first quarter to stay competitive.
- The NCAA tournament featured intense moments including multiple overtimes, critical fouls, and injury scares, exemplifying the high stakes and competitiveness of the matches.