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Iowa State Women

03-22 05:30

63 - 72

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The Iowa State Women's basketball team fell to the Syracuse Women 63-72 in a hard-fought NCAA Tournament first-round game on March 22, 2026. The Syracuse Orange used a strong second-half performance to pull away from the Cyclones and advance to the next round of the Women's National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament. This result ended Iowa State's season while propelling Syracuse forward in the quest for a national championship. The match was a tightly contested affair in the early going, with both teams trading baskets and defensive stops. Iowa State managed to keep pace with Syracuse's athleticism through the first half, heading into the locker room with a narrow deficit. However, the third quarter proved decisive as Syracuse intensified their defensive pressure, forcing a series of turnovers that led to easy transition baskets. A key 10-2 run by the Orange during this period stretched their lead to double digits, a margin that Iowa State could never fully recover from despite a valiant fourth-quarter effort. The Cyclones cut the lead to six points with under three minutes to play, but Syracuse answered with clutch free throws and a critical defensive rebound to seal the victory. Syracuse's guard play was the standout performance of the night, as their backcourt consistently broke down the Iowa State defense to create scoring opportunities for themselves and their teammates. For Iowa State, their reliance on perimeter shooting became a liability as their three-point attempts failed to fall consistently in the second half. The turnover battle was a key focus point, with Syracuse capitalizing on 18 Iowa State miscues to score 22 points off turnovers, which ultimately defined the outcome of the match. With this win, Syracuse moves on in the NCAA Tournament bracket, looking to build momentum for a potential deep March run. For Iowa State, the loss concludes their season, finishing with a record that reflected a competitive but ultimately inconsistent campaign. The result underscores the unforgiving nature of single-elimination tournament play, where one off-night can abruptly end a team's championship aspirations. Post-match, the Syracuse coach praised her team's resilience and defensive identity, stating, "We knew we had to disrupt their rhythm and get out in transition, and the players executed that game plan perfectly in the second half." The Iowa State coach acknowledged the tough loss, saying, "I'm proud of our fight, but credit to Syracuse

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Match Date: Mar 21, 2026

Competition: WNCAA

Country: United States

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