Iowa Women's Basketball vs. Virginia Prediction, Keys to Game Iowa women's basketball is focused on moving past its first-round NCAA Tournament win over FDU and preparing for a second-round matchup against No. 10 seed Virginia. The Hawkeyes, seeded No. 2, will face the Cavaliers on March 23 in a game that marks the end of Virginia’s Midwest tournament run, which includes three games in five days. Iowa’s youthful roster will need to manage pressure and maintain composure as they aim to advance further in the tournament. The game will also serve as a farewell for senior players Kylie Feuerbach and Hannah Stuelke, both of whom will play their final game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Feuerbach, a fifth-year guard, has been a key defensive presence for Iowa, leading the team to a 4-1 record when scoring fewer than 60 points. Stuelke, a Cedar Rapids Washington alum, will take her final steps in Iowa City, a location she has called home for nearly seven years. Both players have faced the challenge of balancing personal milestones with team success, as seen in previous years when other Iowa stars navigated similar situations. Feuerbach emphasized her ability to handle the emotional weight of the moment, stating, “After the fact, it’ll definitely be hard to process. But right now, it’s good.” Stuelke, who tends to express her emotions more openly, acknowledged that she will feel emotional at the game’s end but remains focused on the task at hand. “When the buzzer sounds, I’ll get emotional,” she said. “But up until then, I’ve got a job to do.” Virginia’s Kymora Johnson poses a significant challenge for Iowa’s defense. The junior guard has been a standout performer this season, averaging 18.3 points per game and leading the Cavaliers to key victories, including a double-overtime win over Georgia.#iowa_women_basketball #virginia_cavaliers #kymora_johnson #kylie_feuerbach #hannah_stuelke
