Syracuse, Iowa State Women's Basketball Teams Face Off in NCAA Tournament

First Round TV channel and streaming options for March 21 matchup

Mar. 21, 2026 at 1:39pm

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The No. 8 Iowa State Cyclones and the No. 9 Syracuse Orange will meet on Saturday in the opening round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. The game is scheduled to tip off at 5:30 p.m. ET.

Why it matters

This first-round matchup features two teams looking to advance in the NCAA Tournament and continue their postseason runs. Both squads had strong regular seasons and will be eager to secure a spot in the second round.

The details

The Cyclones enter the tournament with a 22-9 record, while the Orange posted a 23-8 mark during the regular season. This will be the first meeting between the two programs in the NCAA Tournament.

  • The game is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. ET.

The players

Iowa State Cyclones

The No. 8 seed in the NCAA Tournament, the Cyclones had a 22-9 record during the regular season.

Syracuse Orange

The No. 9 seed, Syracuse finished the regular season with a 23-8 record and is looking to advance in the NCAA Tournament.

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The takeaway

This first-round matchup between the Cyclones and Orange promises to be an exciting contest, as both teams aim to extend their seasons and move on to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.