Kymora Johnson scored 28 points to lead 10th-seeded Virginia to an 83-75 double-overtime victory over No. 2 seed Iowa in a women's NCAA Tournament second-round game on Monday, March 23, 2026. With the win, the Cavaliers became the first team in the history of the women's tournament to advance from the First Four to the Sweet Sixteen.
The game, played at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, was a tightly contested battle that required two extra periods to decide. Virginia's defense held Iowa scoreless for the final 2:18 of the second overtime to secure the historic victory.
Virginia, which defeated Saint Joseph's in a First Four game to enter the main bracket, will now face third-seeded USC in the Portland 3 Regional semifinal. The achievement marks a significant milestone for the program and the tournament format.
