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Syracuse women's basketball earns NCAA Tournament bid
Orange to face Iowa State in first round matchup
Mar. 16, 2026 at 12:27am
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The Syracuse women's basketball team has earned an at-large bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The Orange will face Big 12 opponent Iowa State in the first round, with the potential to meet defending champion UConn in the round of 32 if they advance.
Why it matters
This marks the second NCAA Tournament appearance for Syracuse women's basketball in the past three seasons, a testament to the program's growth under head coach Felisha Legette-Jack. The team exceeded preseason expectations by tying for fifth in the ACC standings and earning an at-large bid.
The details
Syracuse received a No. 9 seed in the Storrs Regional and will take on No. 8 seed Iowa State on Saturday, March 21 in Storrs, Connecticut. The Orange are 2-0 all-time against the Cyclones. If Syracuse advances, they could face No. 1 overall seed and defending champion UConn in the round of 32.
- Syracuse women's basketball's name was called early on Selection Sunday, March 16, 2026.
- The Orange will face Iowa State in the first round on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
The players
Felisha Legette-Jack
The head coach of the Syracuse women's basketball team and a former SU All-American player.
UConn
The No. 1 overall seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament and the defending national champion.
What they’re saying
“Heading to Storrs to face Iowa State in the First Round !!!!!!”
— Syracuse Women's Basketball
What’s next
If Syracuse defeats Iowa State in the first round, they would face the winner of No. 4 seed North Carolina and No. 5 seed Maryland in the round of 32.
The takeaway
Syracuse women's basketball has continued to build momentum under Felisha Legette-Jack, earning a second NCAA Tournament bid in three seasons. The Orange will look to pull off an upset against Big 12 foe Iowa State and potentially set up a showdown with powerhouse UConn in the round of 32.
