TCU vs Virginia: Sweet Sixteen Showdown

0:00On March 27, TCU's number 3 seeded women's basketball team takes on number 10 seed Virginia in the sweet 16 on Saturday March 28th. The horned frogs enter with a 31-5 record marking their second straight trip to this round while the Cavaliers sit at 22 and 11. Their 13th appearance overall and first since 2000 tip off is at 6.30 p.m. Several time from the Golden One Center in Sacramento, airing live on ESPN. Both teams advance with gritty wins in the round of 32. TCU edge number 6, Washington 62-59 in overtime, sparked by a late rally in a 7-0 run to start the extra period. Meanwhile, Virginia pulled off a massive upset over number 2 Iowa, 83-75 in double overtime after trailing deep into the first. Standout players have carried these squads forward. For TCU, Guard Olivia Miles posted 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists against Washington

1:05with sensor Clara Silva adding 16. Virginia's Camora Johnson dominated Iowa with 28 points over 50 minutes while Paris Clark scored 20 efficiently, highlighting the Cavaliers' deep bench and defensive pressure that forced 27 points off turnovers. The matchup pits two stingy defenses against each other, both holding opponents under 40% shooting and excelling at rim protection. TCU holds a clear size edge inside with centers like Clara Silva and Kennedy Basham, towering over Virginia's front court, but the Cavaliers guards. Led by Johnson's scoring and playmaking, could keep it close if role players step up. A TCU victory would put them in the Elite 8 for the second year running and chase 32 wins and back-to-back seasons while Virginia's eyes ending a 20-year drought. The winner heads to Monday's regional final against number 1 South Carolina or number 4, Oklahoma, promising more March drama out West.