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Iowa Climbs to No. 6 in NCAA Tournament Reveal
1 Mar
Summary
- Iowa women's basketball ranked No. 6 overall in NCAA Tournament reveal.
- Hawkeyes climbed five spots from No. 11 in the committee's first reveal.
- Iowa projected as No. 2 seed in Sacramento Region, behind Texas.
The Iowa women's basketball team has significantly improved its NCAA Tournament standing, now ranked No. 6 overall in the selection committee's second top-16 reveal. This represents a notable climb from their previous No. 11 ranking. The Hawkeyes have secured this position following a five-game winning streak, including victories over strong conference opponents.
Iowa is projected to be a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament's Sacramento Region. This region is headlined by the No. 4 overall seed, Texas, as the top seed. Other teams in contention within this projected region include Oklahoma as a No. 3 seed and Michigan State as a No. 4 seed.
Seven Big Ten Conference teams were recognized within the top 16 revealed by the committee. The Hawkeyes are aiming to conclude their regular season with a victory against Wisconsin before participating in the Big Ten Tournament. Their seed in the conference tournament, which begins March 6, will be determined by their final regular-season game.
