Women’s March Madness Recap: Virginia Stuns Iowa, Notre Dame Takes Down Ohio State

Sports Illustrated followed the eight second-round games with live scores, updates, analysis and more from across the bracket.

Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo had 26 points, 12 rebounds and eight steals against Ohio State on Monday. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The second round of the 2026 women’s NCAA tournament finished up on Monday with eight more games. While we had a few smaller upsets up until today, No. 10 Virginia is the certified Cinderella after taking down No. 2 Iowa in Iowa City. It took double overtime and a little magic from Kymore Johnson, but the Hoos are officially the first women’s team to go from the First Four to the Sweet 16. Sports Illustrated was here all day long to give live updates, scores, analysis and more. Scroll through to see how the end of the round of 32 unfolded.

Women’s March Madness live scores, updates from round of 32

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