Iowa Hawkeyes vs Oklahoma Sooners March 25, 2025 – Sooners Crush Hawkeyes 96-62 to Advance to Sweet 16

On March 25, 2025, the No. 3 Oklahoma Sooners showcased their dominance, defeating the No. 6 Iowa Hawkeyes 96-62 in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Second Round. The game began with Iowa winning the jump ball, but Oklahoma took an early lead with Sahara Williams’ layup at 9:32, making it 0-2. Iowa responded with Lucy Olsen’s layup at 8:56, tying the score at 2-2, and Kylie Feuerbach’s three-pointer at 8:35 gave the Hawkeyes a 5-2 edge. Oklahoma quickly regained control, with Williams’ two-point tip shot at 8:19 making it 5-4, and Iowa’s lead peaked at 10-4 after Hannah Stuelke’s layup at 6:51. The Sooners then surged ahead, with Zya Vann’s layup at 5:03 making it 10-6, and they closed the first quarter with a 20-11 lead after Williams’ layup at 0:03. The second quarter saw Oklahoma extend their advantage—Raegan Beers’ layup at 9:52 made it 11-22, and Zya Vann’s three-pointer at 4:34 pushed the score to 21-32. At halftime, Oklahoma led 38-27. The third quarter was a turning point, with Skylar Vann’s three-pointer at 8:43 making it 29-43, and Payton Verhulst’s three-pointer at 7:48 extending the lead to 32-49. Iowa struggled to keep pace, and Oklahoma led 68-43 by the end of the third. In the fourth quarter, the Sooners maintained their dominance, with Reyna Scott’s three-pointer at 0:29 sealing the 96-62 victory, advancing Oklahoma to the Sweet 16.

Oklahoma’s balanced attack proved too much for Iowa, with multiple players delivering key contributions. Skylar Vann led the Sooners with 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals, shooting 7-of-12 from the field, her three-pointer at 4:15 in the third quarter pushing the lead to 36-56. Sahara Williams added 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks, going 7-of-14 from the field, her layup at 0:03 in the first quarter giving Oklahoma a 20-11 lead. Payton Verhulst contributed 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists, her three-pointer at 7:03 in the fourth quarter making it 48-76, while Raegan Beers recorded 12 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 blocks, her layup at 0:57 in the third quarter extending the lead to 41-66. Zya Vann chipped in 11 points and 5 assists, her layup at 2:44 in the second quarter making it 24-36. For Iowa, Lucy Olsen led with 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals, shooting 7-of-24 from the field, her three-pointer at 3:07 in the second quarter cutting the deficit to 24-34. Kylie Feuerbach added 14 points, including 4-of-7 from three, her three-pointer at 8:00 in the fourth quarter making it 46-70. Hannah Stuelke had 10 points and 6 rebounds, her layup at 7:32 in the third quarter making it 34-49. Oklahoma’s efficiency was evident in their 33-of-81 field goal shooting, 11-of-34 from three, and 19-of-27 from the free-throw line, while Iowa struggled with 24-of-68 field goals, 10-of-25 from three, and 4-of-7 free throws. Oklahoma also dominated the boards 54-33 and had 23 assists compared to Iowa’s 16.

The March 25, 2025, matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Oklahoma Sooners in the NCAA Women’s Tournament Second Round was a one-sided affair, with Oklahoma fans reveling in a 96-62 victory. The game started with Iowa winning the jump ball, but Oklahoma quickly took the lead with Sahara Williams’ layup at 9:32, making it 0-2, energizing the Sooners’ crowd. Iowa responded with Lucy Olsen’s layup at 8:56, tying it at 2-2, and Kylie Feuerbach’s three-pointer at 8:35 gave the Hawkeyes a 5-2 lead, sparking hope among Iowa fans. Oklahoma answered with Williams’ two-point tip shot at 8:19, making it 5-4, and Iowa briefly led 10-4 after Hannah Stuelke’s layup at 6:51. The Sooners then took over, with Zya Vann’s layup at 5:03 making it 10-6, and they ended the first quarter up 20-11 after Williams’ layup at 0:03. The second quarter saw Oklahoma pull away—Raegan Beers’ layup at 9:52 made it 11-22, and Zya Vann’s three-pointer at 4:34 pushed the lead to 21-32, sending Oklahoma fans into a frenzy. At halftime, Oklahoma led 38-27. The third quarter showcased Oklahoma’s dominance, with Skylar Vann’s three-pointer at 8:43 making it 29-43, and Payton Verhulst’s three-pointer at 7:48 stretching the lead to 32-49. Iowa’s late effort in the fourth quarter, with Taylor Stremlow’s three-pointer at 0:14 making it 62-96, couldn’t close the gap, as Oklahoma fans celebrated their team’s commanding performance and advancement to the Sweet 16.