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Virginia Tops Iowa 83-75 in Double Overtime Thriller

3/24/2026

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Cavaliers Triumph Overtime

Virginia Cavaliers defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 83-75 in double overtime to advance to face TCU.
Virginia's Kymora Johnson led Virginia with 28 points.
Virginia's Paris Clark contributed 20 points.
Iowa shot 37% overall and 5-for-29 from three-point range.
Iowa coach Jan Jensen cited missed free throws and poor late-game execution as factors in the loss.

Summary

Cavaliers Shock Iowa

The Virginia Cavaliers women's basketball team (University of Virginia) defeated No. 2 Iowa 83-75 in double overtime to reach the Sweet 16.
Kymora Johnson led Virginia with 28 points, and Paris Clark added 20 points and seven rebounds.
Virginia overcame a nine-point deficit in the fourth quarter to force overtime and win.
The victory makes Virginia the first team to reach the Sweet 16 after starting in the First Four.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, established in 1982, expanded to 64 teams in 2016, enhancing competition and visibility. Historically, the University of Virginia struggled in the tournament, but their recent victory over top-ranked Iowa demonstrates a significant turnaround. This win reflects the increasing competitiveness of women's college basketball, which has gained prominence alongside its men's counterpart.

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Cavaliers Triumph Overtime

Virginia Cavaliers defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 83-75 in double overtime to advance to face TCU.
Virginia's Kymora Johnson led Virginia with 28 points.
Virginia's Paris Clark contributed 20 points.
Iowa shot 37% overall and 5-for-29 from three-point range.
Iowa coach Jan Jensen cited missed free throws and poor late-game execution as factors in the loss.

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