The second-seeded Iowa women’s basketball team (27-7, 15-3 Big Ten) had its 2025-26 season come to a stunning end on Monday afternoon. The Hawkeyes dropped an 83-75 double-overtime decision to No. 10 seed Virginia (22-11, 11-7 ACC) in the round of 32 at a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Hawkeyes fans took to social media to voice their opinion on the shocking defeat.
Overall, Iowa shot 31-for-84 from the floor, 5-for-29 from 3-point land and 8-for-16 from the free-throw line. The Hawkeyes’ inability to close the door on the Cavaliers at several points in the game allowed Virginia to claw back every time.
With Iowa exiting the NCAA Tournament in the round of 32 for the second consecutive season, here are some of the top social media reactions from Hawkeyes fans:
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