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Heat Wave Impacts NCAA Women's Tournament; UVA Advances

3/22/2026

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Unseasonably high temperatures—over 80 degrees with 26% humidity—occurred at Carver-Hawkeye Arena during the first round of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.
The University of Virginia defeated the University of Georgia 82-73 in overtime to advance to the second round.
Iowa head coach Jan Jensen acknowledged the heat as a potential issue while stressing hydration.
Former University of Iowa player Caitlin Clark noted the arena's lack of air conditioning.

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Unseasonably high temperatures—over 80 degrees with 26% humidity—occurred at Carver-Hawkeye Arena during the first round of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.
The University of Virginia defeated the University of Georgia 82-73 in overtime to advance to the second round.
Iowa head coach Jan Jensen acknowledged the heat as a potential issue while stressing hydration.
Former University of Iowa player Caitlin Clark noted the arena's lack of air conditioning.