Basketballs featuring March Madness branding for the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament are seen sitting on a rack ahead of first round games at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

March Madness branding at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kylie Feuerbach (4) talks with media during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Hannah Stuelke (45) talks with reporters during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Sydney Affolter (3) talks with reporters during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Gazette Sports Writer Jeff Linder and Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Jan Jensen discuss the Drake Bulldogs Men’s Basketball program’s first round of 64 win since 1971 during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. Linder and Jensen first met while attending Drake University. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes center Ava Heiden (5) talks with Iowa Hawkeyes forward Addison O'Grady (44) during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Athletics photographer Brian Ray instructs Iowa Hawkeyes guard Aaliyah Guyton (11) in the operation of a camera as Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kennise Johnson (13) and Iowa Hawkeyes guard Callie Levin (32) look on during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Aaliyah Guyton (11) takes pictures of teammates during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Lucy Olsen (33) looks at photos taken by Iowa Hawkeyes guard Taylor Stremlow (1) during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Jan Jensen talks with reporters during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Taylor Stremlow (1) takes pictures of teammates during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Jan Jensen answers questions during a press conference during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Sydney Affolter (3) laughs with Iowa Hawkeyes guard Callie Levin (32) during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes players huddle during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Jan Jensen gives instructions during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Sydney Affolter (3) shoots the ball during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kylie Feuerbach (4) shoots the ball during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kylie Feuerbach (4) lays the ball up during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Aaliyah Guyton (11) shoots the ball during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward AJ Ediger (34) and Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kylie Feuerbach (4) chest bump during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Oklahoma Sooners head coach Jennie Baranczyk answers questions during a press conference during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Oklahoma Sooners forward Sahara Williams (6) dribbles during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Oklahoma Sooners forward Sahara Williams (6) shoots the ball during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Oklahoma Sooners guard Aubrey Joens (20) dribbles during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Oklahoma Sooners guard Aubrey Joens (20) high fives Oklahoma Sooners forward Sahara Williams (6) during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Oklahoma Sooners guard Zya Vann (3) talks with Oklahoma Sooners guard Aubrey Joens (20) during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Oklahoma Sooners guard Aubrey Joens (20) shoots the ball during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Oklahoma Sooners head coach Jennie Baranczyk looks on during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Oklahoma Sooners forward Sahara Williams (6) claps during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Murray State Racers guard Halli Poock (1) talks with reporters during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Murray State Racers forward Katelyn Young (31) answers questions during a press conference during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Murray State Racers guard Ava Learn (14) answers questions during a press conference during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Murray State Racers guard Trinity White (5) looks on during a press conference during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Murray State Racers head coach Rechelle Turner answers questions during a press conference during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Murray State Racers forward Adalyn Koelling (33) shoots the ball during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Murray State Racers guard Halli Poock (1) passes the ball during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Murray State Racers guard Trinity White (5) shoots the ball during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Murray State Racers head coach Rechelle Turner gives instructions during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Murray State Racers head coach Rechelle Turner looks on during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Murray State Racers guard Halli Poock (1) dribbles during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Murray State Racers guard Halli Poock (1) shoots the ball during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Murray State Racers forward Katelyn Young (31) shoots the ball during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Florida Gulf Coast Eagles guard Lauryn Taylor (24) answers questions during a press conference during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Florida Gulf Coast Eagles guard Dolly Cairns (4) answers questions during a press conference during media availability and open practice ahead of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Round of 64 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)