Women's NCAA Tournament Round 2 winners, losers: Virginia make history, Iowa fizzles
The Virginia women's basketball team made history by becoming the first First Four team to advance to the Sweet 16 in the 2026 Women's NCAA Tournament. The Cavaliers upset No. 2 Iowa in double overtime, while other winners included the ACC conference and the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
The Virginia women's basketball team upset No. 2 Iowa in double overtime. This win marked Virginia's third game in five days after coming through the play-in tournament. The ACC conference had a successful round, with five teams advancing to the Sweet 16. The Minnesota Golden Gophers also advanced, thanks to a buzzer-beater by Amaya Battle. Virginia's win was historic, as they became the first First Four team to make it to the Sweet 16. The Cavaliers will now move on to the next round, along with other winning teams.
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