March Madness refs face criticism over calls in Iowa-West Virginia women's tourney game: '8 v 5 everytime'

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The lady Hawkeyes are off to the Sweet 16, but many think they got plenty of help from referees.

Caitlin Clark dropped 32 points in the 64-54 victory, pulling away from a No. 8 West Virginia team that had the game tied at 52 with 2:58 to go.

Iowa outscored the Mountaineers, 12-2, in the final to earn the victory, but they may have been playing an 8-on-5, depending on who you ask.

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Guard Caitlin Clark of the Hawkeyes celebrates after drawing a foul from the West Virginia Mountaineers in the NCAA Division 1 Women's Basketball Championship at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 25, 2024, in Iowa City. (Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

It should be noted that West Virginia was called for 27 fouls on the night, while Iowa was called for just 11. The Mountaineers went 3-for-5 from the free-throw line, but Iowa was 25-for-30.

"The refs last night in Iowa game were told by the NCAA to make sure Iowa wins. It’s a simple as that," wrote one user on X, formerly Twitter.

"If Iowa played the Lakers who would get more calls?" added Bill Simmons.

Even NBA star Damian Lillard saw an unfair advantage.

Caitlin Clark of the Hawkeyes speaks during the press conference after beating the Holy Cross Crusaders during the first round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament held at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 23, 2024, in Iowa City. (Rebecca Gratz/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

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"I feel like West Virginia women’s team getting did bad by these refs," the Milwaukee Bucks star wrote.

"I can't stand to watch Iowa WBB. Literally 8 v 5