Two of last year’s Final Four teams collide on Thursday night when the third ranked Iowa Hawkeye women play eighth ranked Virginia Tech in the Ally Tipoff in Charlotte, North Carolina.

That’s Iowa coach Lisa Bluder who calls it a great early test.

Senior guard Gabbie Marshall is looking forward to the challenge.

Senior guard Kate Martin says Virginia Tech point guard Georgia Amoore will be tough to guard as will six-six center Liz Kitley.