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Oklahoma and Iowa Clash in NCAA Women's Tournament Second Round

The No. 3 seed Sooners and No. 6 seed Hawkeyes vie for a Sweet 16 spot in Norman, Oklahoma, with expert predictions favoring Iowa despite Oklahoma's home advantage.

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

  • Oklahoma, with a 26-7 record, faces Iowa, 23-10, at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma, for a Sweet 16 berth in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.
  • The Sooners, led by standout Raegan Beers, boast a strong home record, having lost only twice at home this season.
  • Iowa, a two-time national runner-up, seeks to continue its postseason success with contributions from key player Ava Heiden.
  • Oklahoma is the betting favorite with a -4.5 spread, but four out of five analysts predict an Iowa victory.
  • The game, airing on ESPN at 4 p.m. ET, will determine which team advances to join others already securing Sweet 16 spots.