Iowa cancels Final Four watch party at Carver-Hawkeye Arena due to possible severe weather

National championship watch party details would be announced Saturday if Hawkeyes advance

Mar. 30, 2023 4:42 pm, Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 5:29 pm

The University of Iowa announced its Final Four watch party for Friday’s Iowa women’s basketball game against South Carolina is canceled “due to the severe weather threat in Eastern Iowa Friday afternoon and evening.”

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According to the National Weather Service, “damaging winds to 70 mph, tornadoes, and large hail will all be possible” in Iowa City Friday evening.

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“We share in the disappointment of our incredible fans,” deputy athletics director Matt Henderson said in a release. “Due to the unpredictable timing of possible severe weather and potential storm impact, we felt this was safest decision for our fans and staff. We look forward to hosting everyone for a Watch Party on Sunday.”

If the Hawkeyes beat the Gamecocks in Friday’s 8:30 p.m. national semifinal game, Iowa will announce details Saturday for a national championship watch party. The title game is at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

Comments: nathan.ford@thegazette.com

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Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall (24) goes for a layup during Final Four practice at the American Airline Center in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, March 30, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)