The Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team continues to navigate life on the NCAA Tournament bubble, sitting as an 11-seed in ESPN’s latest bracketology projections. While they are still in control of their postseason destiny, every game down the stretch will be critical in securing a tournament berth.
Iowa’s Current Standing
As of now, Iowa holds one of the last four spots in the projected field, set to face in-state rival Iowa State in a First Four play-in game. A victory would place them in the main bracket, where they would face No. 6-seeded Ole Miss.
Bracket Overview
Last Four Byes: Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Harvard
Last Four In: Iowa, Iowa State, Virginia Tech, Washington
First Four Out: Princeton, St. Joseph’s, Arizona, George Mason
Next Four Out: Belmont, Colorado, Stanford, Texas A&M
Path to the Tournament
The Hawkeyes’ position remains precarious, and they must capitalize on upcoming opportunities against projected tournament teams. Wins against quality opponents could solidify their spot, while any losses to teams outside the projected field would be damaging.
With Iowa sitting atop the “Last Four In,” the pressure is on to maintain their momentum. Their fate is still in their hands, but there’s little room for error as Selection Sunday approaches.