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Ten-seed Virginia stunned No. 2 Iowa 83-75 in double overtime, led by Kymora Johnson's 28 points, to reach the Sweet 16 and set up a regional semifinal date with third-seed TCU after a grueling five-day stretch.
Kymora Johnson scored 28 points as 10th-seeded Virginia outlasted No. 2 Iowa 83-75 in a double-overtime NCAA women’s tournament game, making history as the first First Four team to advance to the Sweet Sixteen.
Virginia, the No. 10 seed, erased a 9-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat second-seeded Iowa 83-75 in double overtime and advance to the Sweet 16 to face TCU; Kymora Johnson scored 28 for Virginia, while Ava Heiden led Iowa with 26, but the Hawkeyes’ cold 3-point shooting and late miscues doomed their comeback.
Virginia coach Ryan Odom lauded his squad after a 79-72 NCAA Tournament loss to Tennessee, praising the five seniors, the team’s character, and the strong culture he’s building; he reflected on a season that was both special and fun, highlighted by the players’ lifelong bonds, while Dallin Hall and Thijs De Ridder spoke to the team's unity and heartbreak at the finish, after a 30-win season and a late comeback attempt in the final six minutes.
Virginia outlasts Iowa 83-75 in double overtime to become the first double-digit seed to reach the Sweet 16 since 2022, while UConn holds Syracuse at halftime and looks to sprint ahead; Notre Dame defeated Ohio State 83-73; Louisville edged Alabama 69-68 to advance; West Virginia and Kentucky were tied 36-36 at halftime, with more second-round games on the slate as teams chase spots in Fort Worth and Sacramento.
No. 6 seed Tennessee (23-11) meets No. 3 Virginia (30-5) in the NCAA Tournament second round after both won their first-round games (Tennessee over Miami (Ohio), Virginia over Wright State). The game is Sunday at 6:10 p.m. ET on TNT from Xfinity Mobile Arena, with streaming options on HBO Max, Paramount Plus, and the March Madness App. A close projection (KenPom Vols 70–69) and a BetMGM line of Tennessee -1.5 (137.5 total) frame the matchup. Barnes-led Tennessee is in its seventh second round in eight March Madness appearances; Virginia, under Ryan Odom, brings strong defense and a high KenPom ranking into the game.
Analyst predicts a defensive, low-scoring NCAA tournament clash between Tennessee and Virginia in Philadelphia, with Virginia’s stout defense limiting Tennessee’s offense. The game is viewed as a coin-toss in spread terms, but the clearest play is the under on the total (under 137.5, with a nod toward potentially lower due to pace). The article also notes a Tennessee -1 spread, a Virginia-moneyline angle, and a Big Dance same-game parlay featuring scoring and rebound props for key guards and players.
Tipoff for No. 6 Tennessee vs No. 3 Virginia in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32 is set for 6:10 p.m. ET on TNT in Philadelphia, with TV analysts Andrew Catalon, Steve Lappas and Evan Washburn on the call. Tennessee reached the matchup with a 78-56 win over Miami (Ohio); Virginia advanced with an 82-73 win over Wright State in its first season under coach Ryan Odom. Tennessee opens as a 1.5-point favorite (over/under 137.5), and KenPom projects a 70-69 Vols victory.
10th-seeded Virginia outlasted 7th-seeded Georgia 82-73 in overtime behind 28 points from Kymora Johnson and 23 from Sa’Myah Smith (plus 11 rebounds), becoming the first lower seed to win this season. Virginia outscored Georgia 11-2 in OT to reach the second round, where they’ll face Iowa or Fairleigh Dickinson after beating First Four participant Arizona State earlier this week; Georgia’s Mia Woolfolk had 27 and Rylie Theuerkauf 22, but Virginia’s second-half defense and a tighter man-to-man approach helped seal the win and Woolfolk left overtime after taking hard falls.
Virginia dominated the Day 3 400-yard medley relay at the 2026 Women’s NCAA Championships, winning in 3:20.66 and extending its streak to four relay wins this week as Tennessee surged to second and Michigan climbed into the top five. Key splits saw Curtis (back) and Curzan (fly) leading, Moesch anchoring, with Aimee Canny’s 56.63 breast the fourth-fastest and Indiana freshman Liberty Clark posting the night’s fastest 45.67 free. The night highlighted breaststroke as the fastest leg and kept the team race tight heading into the meet’s final day.
No. 1 Duke and No. 10 Virginia meet in the ACC tournament final in Charlotte after Duke beat Clemson 73-61 and Virginia beat Miami 84-62 in the semifinals. Virginia led 9-6 early in the first half as the teams prepare for a championship showdown at Spectrum Center. Virginia coach Ryan Odom emphasizes sticking to the team’s process and depth, while Duke coach Jon Scheyer relies on rotations and the push to win back-to-back ACC titles. The matchup pits Duke’s title chances against UVA’s depth and consistency on a high-stakes postseason stage.
Top-seeded Duke beat Clemson 73-61 to reach the ACC Tournament final, where they will face Virginia after the Cavaliers routed Miami; Cameron Boozer starred with 24 points, 14 rebounds and five assists as Duke relied on reserves Cayden Boozer and Nikolas Khamenia in the absence of two injured starters.
Virginia overcame a slow start to defeat NC State 81-74 in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals, riding a second-half shooting surge (12-of-25 from three) and a season-high eight blocks from Ugonna Onyenso after Johann Grunloh fouled out. The Cavaliers received balanced scoring from six players (including Jacari White, Sam Lewis, and Malik Thomas), and a late offensive rebound by Thomas sealed the win. UVA improves to 28-4 and advances to the ACC semifinals against either Miami or Louisville.
Virginia defeated NC State 81-74 in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals to advance to the semifinals, with Ugonna Onyenso posting eight blocks as the Cavaliers held off a Wolfpack rally; NC State shot 32.3% and was led by Paul McNeil with 26 points, while NC State awaits its NCAA Tournament fate as an at-large bid candidate.
Virginia Tech coach Mike Young muttered ‘What the f—k am I doing wrong?’ after a 76-72 loss to rival Virginia, a candid moment that underscored the Hokies’ precarious NCAA Tournament prospects as they sit at 19-12 (8-10). Tech has not made the NCAA Tournament since 2022, though the school has said Young will return next season, leaving the coach and program navigating a high-pressure bubble year.