A stifling UConn defense held Caitlin Clark and Iowa to their worst first half of the season.
It wasn't enough.
The Hawkeyes found their footing in the third quarter then battled through the fourth to rally past the Huskies and secure a trip to the national championship game.
The game swung in the the final 10 seconds on a controversial offensive foul on UConn. The Huskies had a chance to take a go-ahead shot after forcing a late turnover. But officials whistled Aaliyah Edwards for an illegal screen with 3.9 seconds remaining, giving Iowa possession of the ball with a 70-69 lead.