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The No.5 ranked Iowa will lock horns against the No.2 ranked Ohio State on March 3rd. This clash of the titans is set to take place in Iowa’s own backyard. As both Big 10 powerhouses gear up to face each other for one last time this season, fans are sparing no expense in their trip to the Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Caitlin Clark spikes ticket prices off the roof

Caitlin Clark is amidst the news once again. The reigning national player of the year is on a historical path in her senior campaign.  It appears that her aura among fans is creating unparalleled hype in Iowa’s pivotal fixture against the Buckeyes. Apparently, a spectator needs to pay a whopping sum of $491 to be a part of Iowa’s face-off against Ohio State. Moreover, this is not even the final price as expected add-ons of handling and service fees will further escalate the ticket’s monetary value.

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As it turns out, this non-general admission ticket is the most expensive ticket in Women’s Basketball history. It seems Clark’s quest to break the all-time collegiate scoring record is the reason behind such unreal spikes in ticket prices. Further, the magnitude of this game also plays a major part in such an enormous craze.

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Indeed, this upcoming clash is expected to be classic. Evidently, both teams tested each other’s limits the last time they met on the court.

Iowa vs Ohio State: What to expect?

Both these teams were at their absolute best at the Value City Arena in their previous encounter. Anyhow, it was the home team who held their nerves in overtime and secured an impressive 100-92 victory over the NCAA Finalists. Nonetheless, Caitlin Clark and Co. has a great chance to settle the scores on their home turf. Both teams have more or less a similar record heading into the contest. With the Buckeyes holding a resounding 16-3 record in the competition so far, Iowa has won 18 out of their 21 games.

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While Iowa will have the home advantage, there is no denying Ohio has the credentials to conquer the Haweyes’ fortress. Moreover, both teams have an adequate set of players that can wreak havoc in the opposition’s camps. Fans can’t wait and see which team gets the better of the other on March 3

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