"Virginia made history by becoming the first team from the First Four to reach the Sweet 16, defeating No. 2 seed Iowa in a thrilling double overtime match."
"UConn showcased their dominance by winning their Round Two game against Syracuse decisively, with Azzi Fudd scoring a career-high 36 points and the team surpassing 60 points in a half for the seventh time in NCAA tournament history."
The 2026 women's NCAA tournament saw No. 10 seed Virginia defeat No. 2 seed Iowa in double overtime, marking a historic entry into the Sweet 16. Virginia's victory was part of a trend where lower-seeded teams like No. 6 seed Notre Dame and No. 5 seed Kentucky also won their matches. In contrast, No. 1 seeds UConn, UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina dominated their games, winning by an average of 38.5 points. The Sweet 16 will feature a strong representation from the SEC and ACC conferences.
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