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Iowa State, Syracuse Women's Basketball Teams Face Off
Cyclones and Orange meet in NCAA Tournament matchup at Gampel Pavilion
Mar. 21, 2026 at 8:34pm
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The Iowa State Cyclones women's basketball team (22-9, 10-8 Big 12) will take on the Syracuse Orange (23-8, 12-6 ACC) in an NCAA Tournament game on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Connecticut and will be televised on ESPN2 with Ryan Ruocco on play-by-play, Rebecca Lobo as the analyst, and Holly Rowe on the sideline. Fans can also listen to the game on the Cyclone Radio Network with Noah Wolf on the call and Jamie Steyer Johnson providing analysis.
Why it matters
This is a key matchup in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, with both teams looking to advance to the next round. Iowa State and Syracuse have had strong seasons and will be battling for a spot in the Sweet 16.
The details
The Cyclones enter the game with a 22-9 overall record and a 10-8 mark in Big 12 play. Syracuse, meanwhile, posted a 23-8 record and went 12-6 in ACC competition. This will be the first-ever meeting between the two programs in the NCAA Tournament.
- The game will tip off at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
The players
Iowa State Cyclones
The Iowa State Cyclones are the athletic teams of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. The women's basketball team is making its 15th NCAA Tournament appearance.
Syracuse Orange
The Syracuse Orange are the athletic teams of Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York. The women's basketball team is making its 12th NCAA Tournament appearance.
What’s next
The winner of this game will advance to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.
The takeaway
This is an exciting matchup between two talented women's basketball programs looking to extend their seasons and reach the Sweet 16. Fans can tune in to ESPN2 or listen on the Cyclone Radio Network to follow the action.
