Ten-Seed Virginia Beat Iowa in Double Overtime and the Women's Bracket Exploded
Virginia became the first First Four team to reach the Sweet 16 in women's tournament history after outlasting second-seeded Iowa 83-75 in double overtime.
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Virginia became the first First Four team to reach the Sweet 16 in women's tournament history after outlasting second-seeded Iowa 83-75 in double overtime.
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