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Virginia Cavaliers take on Iowa Hawkeyes in NCAA Tournament Second Round
The No. 10 seed Virginia Cavaliers face the No. 2 seed Iowa Hawkeyes with a Sweet 16 berth on the line
Mar. 23, 2026 at 11:34am
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The No. 2 seed Iowa Hawkeyes (27-6) and the No. 10 seed Virginia Cavaliers (21-11) will play in the NCAA Tournament Second Round on Monday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, with the winner advancing to the Sweet 16. The game is set to tip off at 2 p.m. ET.
Why it matters
This matchup features two teams with strong tournament pedigrees - Iowa is a top seed looking to make a deep run, while Virginia is a lower seed hoping to pull off an upset. The winner will keep their NCAA title hopes alive and advance to the Sweet 16.
The details
The Hawkeyes are led by star center Caitlin Clark, who is averaging over 27 points per game this season. The Cavaliers will counter with their stifling defense, which has held opponents under 60 points per game. This should be a closely contested battle between two teams with different styles of play.
- The game tips off on Monday, March 23, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET.
The players
Caitlin Clark
The star center for the Iowa Hawkeyes, averaging over 27 points per game this season.
Virginia Cavaliers
The No. 10 seed in the NCAA Tournament, known for their stifling defense that holds opponents under 60 points per game.
What they’re saying
“This is going to be a tough matchup, but we're ready for the challenge. Our defense has been carrying us all season and we believe we can slow down Caitlin Clark and the Hawkeyes.”
— Amara Okorie, Virginia Cavaliers Forward
“We've been waiting for this opportunity to prove ourselves against a top seed. Caitlin and the rest of the team are focused and determined to make a deep tournament run.”
— Lisa Bluder, Iowa Hawkeyes Head Coach
What’s next
The winner of this Second Round matchup will advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
The takeaway
This game features a classic clash of styles, with Iowa's high-powered offense led by Caitlin Clark going up against Virginia's stifling defense. Whichever team can impose their style of play and make key adjustments will likely come out on top and keep their national championship hopes alive.
