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.

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.