West Virginia Mountaineers

Hawks Eye Sweet 16 Berth, Marshall's Defensive Prowess Vital

IOWA CITY, Iowa - The Iowa Women’s basketball team has their sights set on the Sweet 16, but a formidable obstacle stands in their way - the West Virginia Mountaineers. In a highly anticipated NCAA Tournament second-round clash, the Hawkeyes will need to bring their A-game, particularly on the defensive end, to overcome the challenge posed by one of the nation’s premier point guards. At the forefront of Iowa’s defensive efforts will be the tenacious Gabbie Marshall, whose ability to lockdown opposing scoring threats could prove instrumental in determining the outcome of this pivotal matchup.