The postseason just got sweeter for Stanford women’s basketball as it locked in a spot in the Sweet 16 in the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
It was no easy feat getting there as the Cardinals (30-5) went to overtime in their second-round matchup against Iowa State on March 24. They survived the Cyclones (21-12) knocking them out of the tournament with an 87-81 victory. Forward Kiki Iriafen put her team on her back, carrying them with a 41-point performance that ended with a double-double.
With Iriafen firing off on all cylinders, Stanford notched its 29th Sweet 16 appearance in program history.
They face NC State who earned a No. 3 seeding in the Portland 4 region. The Wolfpack (29-6) were in a dogfight of their own taking on Tennessee in the second round of the tournament. They won the game 79-72 with guard Aziaha James leading them with 22 points.
The Cardinals will look to contain James and NC State to advance to the Elite Eight.
Here’s how to watch Stanford’s game vs. NC State on Friday.
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What channel is Stanford women’s basketball vs. NC State in the 2024 March Madness Tournament?
Stanford plays NC State at 4:30 PT on Friday at the Moda Center in Portland, OR.
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Here is the full 2024 NCAA Tournament schedule:
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First Four: March 20 and March 21
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Round of 64: March 22 and March 23
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Round of 32: March 24 and March 25
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Sweet 16: March 29 and March 30
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Elite Eight: March 31 and April 1
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Final Four: April 5
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National Championship: April 7
Record reporter Shannon Belt covers sports. She can be reached at sbelt@recordnet.com or on Twitter @ShannonBelt3. Support local news, subscribe to The Stockton Record at https://www.recordnet.com/subscribenow.
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