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Oklahoma and Iowa Clash for Sweet 16 Spot in NCAA Women's Tournament

The No. 3 Sooners and No. 6 Hawkeyes face off at 4 p.m. ET in Norman, Oklahoma, with Oklahoma entering as the favorite despite Iowa's deep tournament history.

Alabama plays Maryland on March 24
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Lucy Olsen #33 of the Iowa Hawkeyes attempts a shot after getting past Cotie McMahon #32, Taylor Thierry #2, and Jaloni Cambridge #22 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half of a Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament - Quarterfinals game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 07, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Ohio State Buckeyes won the game 60-59.

Overview

  • The second-round matchup between Oklahoma (26-7) and Iowa (23-10) will determine who advances to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.
  • Oklahoma is hosting the game at the Lloyd Noble Center, where they have only lost twice this season, solidifying their home-court advantage.
  • Raegan Beers led the Sooners in their first-round victory over FGCU with an impressive 25 points and 18 rebounds.
  • Iowa, the two-time defending national runners-up, secured their second-round spot after a dominant win over Murray State, with Ava Heiden contributing 15 points and seven rebounds.
  • Despite Oklahoma being the statistical favorite with a -4.5 point spread, USA TODAY experts largely predict an Iowa victory, reflecting their strong tournament legacy.