In a highly anticipated game against No. 14 Indiana, Caitlin Clark put on a brilliant show, ending the Hoosiers’ 13-game winning streak. With 31 points, 11 assists, and 18 rebounds, Clark played a pivotal role in Iowa’s 84-57 victory. This win not only solidified Iowa’s place at the top of the Big Ten Conference but also extended their own winning streak to an impressive 14 games.
Despite the challenging weather conditions and the advised travel restrictions, the Hawkeyes’ dedicated fan base showed unwavering support by braving the blizzard to fill the stadium with almost 13,000 supporters. This display of loyalty was witnessed by a nationwide broadcast audience, turning it into just another successful event under Clark’s leadership.
Caitlin Clark’s buzzer-beater
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Due to the winter storm that closed parts of Iowa, the Hoosiers didn’t get to Iowa City until early Saturday morning. They maintained their pace with the Hawkeyes throughout the first half, seemingly unaffected by it. However, Iowa pushed ahead in the third quarter, holding Indiana to only 27.3% shooting. After an 11-2 run to start the third quarter, the Hawkeyes finished it off with a two-possession stretch in which Clark scored a 3-pointer and then assisted Marshall’s 3-pointer.
Caitlin Clark, the top scorer in the country, continued to shine, earning her 52nd double-double of her career. The Hawkeyes started the second quarter with a 25-19 lead after making consecutive 3-pointers. Despite missing her first six attempts, Caitlin Clark went on an 11-2 run in the third quarter, displaying her scoring prowess. The match reached its zenith when Caitlin Clark hit a long three-pointer, which resulted in a buzzer-beater.
After missing her first six 3-point tries, Clark scored Iowa’s first three points in the second quarter, raising the score to 25-19. Supporting the team’s efforts, Kate Martin contributed 10 points and 12 rebounds, while Gabbie Marshall added 12 points to Iowa’s dominant performance.
On the Indiana side, Mackenzie Holmes led with 16 points, followed by Yarden Garzon and Syd Parrish. Overall, Iowa’s victory showcased their strength and consistency on the national stage, solidifying their position as a formidable force in college basketball.
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Caitlin Clark’s record
With remarkable stats, such as a 40-point triple-double in the Women’s NCAA Tournament, Iowa senior guard Caitlin Clark has created college basketball history. Against Northern Iowa this season, she shattered Iowa’s all-time scoring record.
With 3,244 career points, Clark presently has the fifth-best scoring position in women’s collegiate basketball history. In her past two games, she has scored 40 points versus Purdue and posted triple-doubles. In addition, Clark became the only player in Division I to surpass 3,000 points, 900 assists, and 800 rebounds.
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She also became the all-time assistant leader for the Big Ten. Nothing short of extraordinary has been Caitlin Clark’s outstanding success in college basketball. She not only recorded a 40-point triple-double in the Women’s NCAA Tournament, but she also defeated Northern Illinois’ all-time scoring record. Clark continues to have an impact on the game and is now placed sixth on the all-time women’s collegiate basketball scoring chart with 3,244 career points.