Caitlin Clark leads Iowa back to Final Four, scoring 41 points in 94-87 win over defending champ LSU
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa back to Final Four, scoring 41 points in 94-87 win over defending champ LSU

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — Caitlin Clark put up another sensational performance to carry Iowa to its second straight Final Four. The Hawkeyes’ superstar guard, whose record-breaking exploits have brought unprecedented attention to women’s basketball, made nine 3-pointers and finished with 41 points and 12 assists as Iowa knocked defending national champion LSU out of the NCAA Tournament with a 94-87 victory on Monday night. Monday’s highly anticipated matchup was a rematch of last year’s national championship game won by LSU, which drew a record 9.9 million viewers. Clark, who also scored 41 points in the regional final last year, and Angel Reese of LSU put on a memorable show for the sold-out crowd and the millions watching.

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Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 to be retired during February ceremony at Iowa’s Carver-Hawkeye Arena
5 days, 11 hours ago

Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 to be retired during February ceremony at Iowa’s Carver-Hawkeye Arena

The Hindu  

No Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball player will wear Caitlin Clark’s No. Clark finished her college career last season as the all-time leading men’s or women’s scorer in NCAA Division I history and is widely regarded as a transformational figure in the women’s game. “Caitlin Clark has not only redefined excellence on the court but has also inspired countless young athletes …

Tennessee uses late run to beat No. 17 Iowa 78-68 in inaugural Women’s Champions Classic
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Tennessee uses late run to beat No. 17 Iowa 78-68 in inaugural Women’s Champions Classic

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! NEW YORK — Talaysia Cooper scored 19 of her 23 points in the second half to help Tennessee beat No. 17 Iowa 78-68 on Saturday night in the inaugural Women’s Champions Classic. Jan Jensen took over for Lisa Bluder, who retired in the offseason after …

Strack has 25 points, 15 boards, No. 14 Kentucky women blitz No. 19 Illini in fourth to win 76-53
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Strack has 25 points, 15 boards, No. 14 Kentucky women blitz No. 19 Illini in fourth to win 76-53

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Clara Strack scored 25 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, Teonni Key added a double-double and No. Kentucky went 11 of 22 in the fourth quarter when Dazia Lawrence scored 10 points. Illinois scored the last seven points of the first quarter to …

Timea Gardiner, Angela Dugalic help UCLA women cruise to win over Arkansas
1 month, 1 week ago

Timea Gardiner, Angela Dugalic help UCLA women cruise to win over Arkansas

LA Times  

It was one of those days where everything went right for the No. 5-ranked UCLA women’s basketball team, who cruised to a 101-52 win over the visiting Arkansas Razorbacks, and at one point led by as many as 51 points. It was Timea Gardiner and Angela Dugalic who set the tone early for the Bruins, as Gardiner’s five three-pointers in …

LSU Women Dominate Eastern Kentucky in Season Opener, 95-44
1 month, 2 weeks ago

LSU Women Dominate Eastern Kentucky in Season Opener, 95-44

Associated Press  

Johnson shines for LSU, leading the team to a 95-44 victory in the season opener against Eastern Kentucky. LSU showed resilience in the first half, holding a 21-8 lead before gradually pulling away. Johnson's scoring prowess was evident, scoring 25 points and contributing to LSU's offensive dominance. The Tigers showcased their depth with four new players contributing to the scoring …

Caitlin Clark makes her 100th 3, finishes with triple-double as Fever beat Sparks 93-86
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark makes her 100th 3, finishes with triple-double as Fever beat Sparks 93-86

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 100 3-pointers in a season and finished with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for her second career triple-double as the playoff-bound Indiana Fever beat the Los Angeles Sparks 93-86 on Wednesday night. Clark connected on her second 3 of the game and 100th of the …

Caitlin Clark makes WNBA rookie history again in Indiana Fever win over Connecticut Sun
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark makes WNBA rookie history again in Indiana Fever win over Connecticut Sun

CNN  

CNN — Caitlin Clark has made WNBA history once again, setting a record for the most three-pointers made by a rookie in a season during the Indiana Fever’s 84-80 win against the Connecticut Sun. The 22-year-old had 19 points, five rebounds and five assists as the Fever snapped an 11-game losing streak against the Sun – Indiana had lost all …

Caitlin Clark breaks ANOTHER record in the WNBA despite Indiana Fever defeat
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark breaks ANOTHER record in the WNBA despite Indiana Fever defeat

Daily Mail  

Caitlin Clark has made her way into the WNBA's record books once again despite not being able to lead the Indiana Fever to victory on Saturday night. At only 22 years of age, Clark has become the fastest player to reach 500 points and 200 assists in the history of women's professional basketball just three months into her WNBA career. …

Caitlin Clark is looking forward to some time off after a record-setting night
5 months ago

Caitlin Clark is looking forward to some time off after a record-setting night

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — As much as she wanted to play in the Olympics, Caitlin Clark savors the thought of some time off during the WNBA’s monthlong hiatus for the Paris Games. “I feel like I’ve been nonstop go since, like, probably September of last year,” Clark said before her milestone moment Wednesday night in a 101-93 loss to the Dallas …

Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA’s game assists record with 19 in Fever’s loss to Wings
5 months ago

Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA’s game assists record with 19 in Fever’s loss to Wings

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Caitlin Clark smiled and hesitated just long enough for Indiana teammate Aliyah Boston to intercept the answer for what it meant to the rookie to set a WNBA record with 19 assists in a game. Clark’s milestone came in the Fever’s 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings on Wednesday night in the final game before the month-long …

Caitlin Clark faces U.S. Olympic snub: reports
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark faces U.S. Olympic snub: reports

Raw Story  

Women’s basketball phenomenon Caitlin Clark will not be selected for the United States Paris Olympics team, multiple US media reports said Saturday. Clark entered the WNBA this season after a record-shattering college career that has sent interest in women’s basketball skyrocketing. Clark shot to prominence during her college career, which saw her eclipse Pete Maravich’s 54-year-old all-time college basketball scoring …

Caitlin Clark makes 7 3-pointers, scores 30 in Indiana win vs Washington before sellout of 20,000
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark makes 7 3-pointers, scores 30 in Indiana win vs Washington before sellout of 20,000

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Caitlin Clark put on a show in front of one of the largest crowds in WNBA history. Clark tied the rookie record with seven 3-pointers, equaled a career high with 30 points and converted enough free throws down the stretch to help the Indiana Fever hold on for an 85-83 victory over the winless Washington Mystics on Friday …

Caitlin Clark’s rough weekend in the WNBA: What happened?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark’s rough weekend in the WNBA: What happened?

LA Times  

The two WNBA rookies were rivals in college. Their teams — Clark’s Hawkeyes and Reese’s Louisiana State Tigers — played in the 2023 NCAA championship game, with LSU claiming a 102-85 victory. Late in the game, Reese was seen waving her hand and pointing to her ring finger in front of Clark, apparently showing the Iowa star where the championship …

Caitlin Clark overcomes injury, but Harris shines late to give Sun 88-84 win over winless Fever
7 months ago

Caitlin Clark overcomes injury, but Harris shines late to give Sun 88-84 win over winless Fever

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark showed her persistence Monday night. Tyasha Harris scored 13 of Connecticut’s final 18 points Monday night, including two free throws with 10.9 seconds left and the game tied, to give the Connecticut Sun an 88-84 victory over still winless Indiana. “We’ve played the top teams in the league and we were right there …

Caitlin Clark becomes 1st two-time winner of Sullivan Award as nation’s top college athlete
8 months ago

Caitlin Clark becomes 1st two-time winner of Sullivan Award as nation’s top college athlete

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Caitlin Clark is still picking up trophies. Voting by the public, the AAU Sullivan Award committee, AAU board of directors, sports media and previous winners decided the winner. The other finalists were Olympic wrestler David Taylor, Olympic speed skater Emery Lehman, gymnast Frederick Richard, Texas volleyball player Madisen Skinner and Paralympic swimmer Noah Jaffe. “The AAU Sullivan …

Caitlin Clark’s young dream of playing in the WNBA is set to become reality
8 months, 1 week ago

Caitlin Clark’s young dream of playing in the WNBA is set to become reality

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — In elementary school, Caitlin Clark wrote down a list of her goals and dreams that included playing in the WNBA one day. Iowa guard Caitlin Clark signs autographs during an Iowa women’s basketball team celebration, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa lost to South Carolina in the Final Four college basketball championship game of …

Women’s NCAA title game outdraws the men’s championship with an average of 18.9 million viewers
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Women’s NCAA title game outdraws the men’s championship with an average of 18.9 million viewers

Associated Press  

The women’s NCAA championship game drew a bigger television audience than the men’s title game for the first time, with an average of 18.9 million viewers watching undefeated South Carolina beat Iowa and superstar Caitlin Clark, according to ratings released Tuesday. The audience for the women’s game — in which the Gamecocks won their fourth national title and denied Clark’s …

Caitlin Clark’s college career is over but her impact on the game is not. The numbers back that up
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark’s college career is over but her impact on the game is not. The numbers back that up

Associated Press  

Most 3-pointers in a season. A look at just some of Clark’s national Division I women’s records: CAREER POINTS Clark’s record: 3,951 points. To be clear: The numbers by Clark, Plum and everyone else who has played Division I women’s basketball for the last 40-some years are the only ones recognized by the NCAA. OTHER MILESTONES — Clark leaves as …

People Are About to Have a Dumb Debate About Caitlin Clark. Let’s Get Into It.
8 months, 2 weeks ago

People Are About to Have a Dumb Debate About Caitlin Clark. Let’s Get Into It.

Slate  

The clearest signs of women’s basketball’s growth were the eyeballs. For the purpose of understanding Clark’s career and Iowa’s loss on Sunday, all anyone has to know is that Clark was exceptional and one player usually won’t beat Staley’s machine. Related From Slate College Basketball’s Greatest Player Just Showed Why America Is Hooked on Her Meanwhile, Clark’s place among other …

Iowa star Caitlin Clark pours in 30 points in final NCAA game but Hawkeyes fall to South Carolina
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Iowa star Caitlin Clark pours in 30 points in final NCAA game but Hawkeyes fall to South Carolina

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — For 10 glorious minutes on Sunday, Caitlin Clark seemed poised to make the impossible possible one last time. “South Carolina is so good, there’s only so much you can do,” Clark said, adding, “You’ve basically got to shoot perfect.” You have to basically play perfect, too. I think that’s pretty cool.” Clark’s run to a second straight NCAA …

Caitlin Clark set out to turn Iowa into a winner. She redefined women’s college hoops along the way
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark set out to turn Iowa into a winner. She redefined women’s college hoops along the way

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Caitlin Clark doesn’t want to think about it. There’s a lot to be proud of.” Clark’s impact The evidence of how far Clark and women’s college basketball have come has been everywhere over the last month, nowhere more so than at a Final Four laden with star power both on the court and in the stands. “I think …

Caitlin Clark will face a 'transition period' in WNBA, claims UConn legend Diana Taurasi, as retired star warns 'reality is coming' for Iowa's two-time Player of the Year
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark will face a 'transition period' in WNBA, claims UConn legend Diana Taurasi, as retired star warns 'reality is coming' for Iowa's two-time Player of the Year

Daily Mail  

Caitlin Clark has dominated women's college basketball for four seasons, but she will find life harder in the WNBA, according to Diana Taurasi, who claimed the Iowa star will face a 'transition period' in the pros. You look superhuman playing against some 18 years olds but you're going to come with some grown women that have been playing professional basketball …

Caitlin Clark’s last day as a college superstar: No championship, but contentment
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark’s last day as a college superstar: No championship, but contentment

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — With 41 seconds left on the clock and her team technically on defense, Caitlin Clark knew it was over. Clark stared into space, the final seconds of one of the greatest collegiate careers in basketball ticking down as South Carolina willingly took a shot clock violation, up 87-75 in Sunday’s national championship game. That’s what I always remind …

A look at a few keys for South Carolina and Iowa to win the NCAA women’s championship
8 months, 2 weeks ago

A look at a few keys for South Carolina and Iowa to win the NCAA women’s championship

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Caitlin Clark and Iowa will try to win the school’s first national championship. For South Carolina to win its third national championship and second in three seasons here are a few keys: INSIDE DOMINANCE South Carolina has a distinct advantage inside led by 6-foot-7 center Kamilla Cardoso. “And that’s what makes us a great team.” For Iowa to …

Caitlin Clark set for last shot, final bow of inspiring career at Iowa in NCAA championship
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark set for last shot, final bow of inspiring career at Iowa in NCAA championship

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — This is where it ends for Caitlin Clark. Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley, who is seeking her third national title since 2017, and her staff will try to design a game plan to stop the game’s best outside shooter. Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates in front of UConn forward Aaliyah Edwards, right, at the end of a Final Four …

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa rally for 71-69 win over UConn in women’s Final Four. South Carolina awaits
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa rally for 71-69 win over UConn in women’s Final Four. South Carolina awaits

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Caitlin Clark eventually found a way. Completely shut down in the first half, the most exciting player in women’s college basketball now has one game left in her storied career at Iowa. Clark scored 21 points and made three momentum-turning 3-pointers in the second half to rally Iowa past Paige Bueckers and UConn 71-69 in the women’s Final …

Caitlin Clark has a chance to end her college career with the title that’s eluded her
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark has a chance to end her college career with the title that’s eluded her

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Caitlin Clark will get her wish. Clark shook off a sluggish first half to score 15 of her 21 points after the break as the Hawkeyes rallied past UConn 71-69 on Friday night in the women’s Final Four. One last heave inbounds and Clark ensured she’d get to play her final college basketball game on the biggest stage …

Caitlin Clark and Iowa defeat UConn to set up title showdown with South Carolina
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark and Iowa defeat UConn to set up title showdown with South Carolina

LA Times  

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-pointer over Connecticut guard Nika Muhl during the second half of the Hawkeyes’ 71-69 victory in the women’s Final Four on Friday night. Caitlin Clark led Iowa back to the national championship game, scoring 21 points as the Hawkeyes rallied past Paige Bueckers and Connecticut 71-69 in the women’s Final Four on Friday night. …

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa past UConn to second consecutive national championship appearance
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa past UConn to second consecutive national championship appearance

New York Times  

CLEVELAND – Gabbie Marshall knew it immediately. Iowa beat UConn 71-69 and is now preparing for its second straight national championship game, while UConn is going home in heartbreaking fashion. Geno’s reaction in the foreground + Gabbie Marshall in the background = Cinema pic.twitter.com/kf30903io2 — Ella Brockway April 6, 2024 In a game that was touted as Iowa’s Caitlin Clark …

Caitlin Clark of Iowa is the AP Player of the Year in women’s hoops for the 2nd straight season
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark of Iowa is the AP Player of the Year in women’s hoops for the 2nd straight season

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Caitlin Clark is capping her illustrious college career with another record-breaking season and another set of prestigious awards. “I grew up as a young kid watching them and wanting to be like them.” The NCAA Division I career scoring leader set numerous records while helping Iowa reach the Final Four for a second consecutive season. I think that’s …

Makira Cook’s strong 2nd half leads Illinois past Villanova 71-57 for inaugural WBIT championship
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Makira Cook’s strong 2nd half leads Illinois past Villanova 71-57 for inaugural WBIT championship

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Makira Cook rebounded from first-half foul trouble by scoring 22 of her 27 points in the second half and Kendall Bostic had 15 points and 15 rebounds, leading fourth-seeded Illinois past top-seeded Villanova 71-57 on Wednesday night to win the first Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament championship. They celebrated in front of a large, loud orange-clad crowd that made …

12.3 million: Iowa’s victory over LSU is the most-watched women’s college basketball game on record
8 months, 3 weeks ago

12.3 million: Iowa’s victory over LSU is the most-watched women’s college basketball game on record

Associated Press  

Caitlin Clark can claim another record — the most-watched women’s college basketball game in history. Iowa’s 94-87 victory over LSU in the Elite Eight of the women’s NCAA Tournament on Monday night averaged 12.3 million viewers on ESPN, according to Nielsen. Only one men’s NCAA Tournament game this year had bigger viewership: North Carolina State’s win over Duke on Sunday …

Another Caitlin Clark milestone: She’s moved atop the D1 women’s career points per game list
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Another Caitlin Clark milestone: She’s moved atop the D1 women’s career points per game list

Associated Press  

Caitlin Clark is going to the Final Four this weekend with yet another milestone on her resume: She’s the all-time women’s Division I leader in points per game, too. Clark’s 41-point effort that led Iowa past LSU on Monday night lifted her career scoring average to 28.47 points per game. 1 on the all-time Division I women’s points per game …

Caitlin Clark will take the stage in a Cleveland Final Four loaded with star players, power programs
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark will take the stage in a Cleveland Final Four loaded with star players, power programs

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — The final shows for Caitlin Clark’s tour are booked in an arena just a short drive from the Rock & Roll Hall Fame. “When the stage is the brightest, when the spotlight is the brightest, she’s at her very best,” Iowa coach Lisa Bluder said Monday on a Zoom call. “When it’s her time, she’s going to just …

Clark leads Iowa back to the Final Four. Undefeated South Carolina will be there, too
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Clark leads Iowa back to the Final Four. Undefeated South Carolina will be there, too

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — Caitlin Clark and Iowa are back in the Final Four again. Staley’s team will face North Carolina State, which is making its first appearance in the Final Four since 1998. It’s the second consecutive year that South Carolina has reached the Final Four undefeated and the fourth in a row the team has advanced at least this …

Iowa tops LSU behind Caitlin Clark’s 41 points
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Iowa tops LSU behind Caitlin Clark’s 41 points

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — Caitlin Clark made nine 3-pointers and finished with 41 points and 12 assists as Iowa knocked defending national champion LSU out of the women’s NCAA Tournament with a 94-87 victory on Monday night, advancing the Hawkeyes to their second straight Final Four. Clark, who also scored 41 points in the regional finals last year, and Angel Reese …

Caitlin Clark, wow: Iowa star beats LSU and Angel Reese in the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight.
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark, wow: Iowa star beats LSU and Angel Reese in the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight.

Slate  

Caitlin Clark is the greatest player in college basketball. LSU rose above the fray, and the game’s defining star was Tigers forward Angel Reese, not Clark. From the game’s opening possession, on which Clark hit one of her trademark long 3-pointers, it was clear that the Van Lith plan would not work. Van Lith is one of several defenders who …

After beating the Hornets, Celtics intently watch TV coverage of Caitlin Clark leading Iowa past LSU
8 months, 3 weeks ago

After beating the Hornets, Celtics intently watch TV coverage of Caitlin Clark leading Iowa past LSU

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After the Boston Celtics beat the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night, the focus of the NBA’s best team quickly turned to something else: watching Caitlin Clark and the final minutes of Iowa’s victory over LSU in the Elite Eight of the women’s NCAA Tournament. With the volume on the television cranked up, 10 Celtics players sat in …

Top-seeded Villanova advances to inaugural WBIT championship game with 58-53 win over Penn State
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Top-seeded Villanova advances to inaugural WBIT championship game with 58-53 win over Penn State

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Lucy Olsen scored 21 points and Kaitlyn Orihel added 13 to lead Villanova past Penn State 58-53 in Monday’s first Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament semifinal. Villanova looked to be in control late in the third quarter when the Nittany Lions missed seven of their last eight shots, going scoreless for the final 2:24, while the Wildcats made five …

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa to 89-68 win over Colorado and rematch with defending NCAA champion LSU
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa to 89-68 win over Colorado and rematch with defending NCAA champion LSU

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — Let the hype begin! Caitlin Clark had 29 points and 15 assists to lead top-seeded Iowa to an 89-68 win over fifth-seeded Colorado in the women’s NCAA Tournament on Saturday, setting up a rematch of last year’s national title game against LSU. “I think everyone’s pretty excited for it,” Iowa coach Lisa Bluder said. It’s going to …

Johnson, Reese lead defending champion LSU past UCLA 78-69 to reach Elite Eight
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Johnson, Reese lead defending champion LSU past UCLA 78-69 to reach Elite Eight

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — Angel Reese says LSU’s players are embracing the role of “good villains” as they make a run toward repeating as national champions. Flau’jae Johnson had 24 points and 12 rebounds and Reese put up her 26th double-double of the season Saturday as LSU beat UCLA 78-69 in the Sweet 16. We’re just changing the game.” LSU advanced …

UCLA women falter at the finish in NCAA tournament loss to LSU
8 months, 3 weeks ago

UCLA women falter at the finish in NCAA tournament loss to LSU

LA Times  

UCLA center Lauren Betts works in the post against LSU forward Angel Reese during the first quarter Saturday. “We gave up layups and free throws and we missed layups and free throws down the stretch,” said Close, “and ultimately I’m responsible.” There were no easy answers in the UCLA locker room, where point guard Kiki Rice sat on a training …

Caitlin Clark and Iowa draw nearly 5 million viewers for second-round NCAA win
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark and Iowa draw nearly 5 million viewers for second-round NCAA win

Associated Press  

BRISTOL, Conn. — It didn’t take long for Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes to break their viewing record in the women’s NCAA Tournament. The Hawkeyes’ 64-54 victory over West Virginia in Monday night’s second-round game averaged 4.90 million viewers on ESPN, according to Nielsen, making it the most-viewed women’s tournament game ever — excluding Final Four contests and title …

Iowa’s Clark shows love for the fans after they cheer her on one last time at Carver-Hawkeye Arena
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Iowa’s Clark shows love for the fans after they cheer her on one last time at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Associated Press  

Caitlin Clark raised her arms as she walked across the court, pumped her fists and made a heart with her hands as she bid farewell to her legion of adoring fans who came to see her play one last time at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday night. “I’m very grateful that I got to play in an environment …

Clark scores 32 as top seed Iowa holds on to beat West Virginia 64-54
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Clark scores 32 as top seed Iowa holds on to beat West Virginia 64-54

Associated Press  

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Caitlin Clark circled her home court one final time, making a heart-shaped symbol with her hands as the sellout crowd cheered. The teams traded points until Sydney Affolter’s three-point play with 2:03 to play — the Hawkeyes’ lone field goal of the fourth quarter — gave Iowa a 55-52 lead. Wanted to go out on a …

Caitlin Clark and Iowa’s top-ranked offense to face West Virginia’s turnover-hungry defense
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark and Iowa’s top-ranked offense to face West Virginia’s turnover-hungry defense

Associated Press  

IOWA CITY, Iowa — West Virginia coach Mark Kellogg is entertained watching superstar Caitlin Clark and Iowa’s offense, up to the point when he realizes his team is going to have to defend the Hawkeyes. “When they get going, they get clicking, it’s fun to watch,” Kellogg said Sunday. “I think coming out with a strong start will be really …

Iowa cruises past Holy Cross 91-65 as Caitlin Clark scores 27
9 months ago

Iowa cruises past Holy Cross 91-65 as Caitlin Clark scores 27

Associated Press  

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Caitlin Clark struggled to make shots early, but finished with 27 points and 10 assists as Iowa defeated Holy Cross 91-65 in a women’s NCAA tournament first-round game Saturday. 20 UNLV 73 LOS ANGELES — Lauren Jensen scored 25 points, Emma Ronsiek added 23 and the Creighton Bluejays sank 15 3-pointers en route to a victory …

Clark has double-double as No. 1 seed Iowa defeats Holy Cross, 91-65
9 months ago

Clark has double-double as No. 1 seed Iowa defeats Holy Cross, 91-65

Associated Press  

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Caitlin Clark is a self-admitted perfectionist. The unanimous All-American finished with 27 points and 10 assists on an off-shooting night as the Hawkeyes defeated Holy Cross 91-65 in a women’s NCAA tournament first-round game Saturday. “I think we knew what we needed to do, and that was defense.” The Hawkeyes then outscored Holy Cross 25-9 in …

Caitlin Clark, No. 1 seed Hawkeyes take steady approach to NCAA Tournament
9 months ago

Caitlin Clark, No. 1 seed Hawkeyes take steady approach to NCAA Tournament

Associated Press  

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The first two rounds of the women’s NCAA Tournament are the last chances for Iowa’s Caitlin Clark to play at home, and the last opportunity for Clark and fellow starters Gabbie Marshall and Kate Martin in the postseason. “I feel like that’s not really how we’re approaching it,” Clark said Friday. I feel like if you …

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