The Iowa Hawkeyes faced their toughest test in this year’s tournament in the West Virginia Mountaineers but found a way to outlast the defensively stout team.
Guard Caitlin Clark did, well, Caitlin Clark things as she set the record for the most points in a season at 1,113, surpassing the previous mark set by University of Washington alum, and current Las Vegas Aces star, Kelsey Plum.
It is another accolade for Clark, who spent this season becoming the most prolific scorer in college basketball history, men’s or women’s, by surpassing “Pistol” Pete Maravich’s long-standing record.
Against Iowa, Clark scored 32 and added eight rebounds and three assists.
It was the latest record-shattering performance by an all-time great determined to return to the tournament final, where she and her team suffered a disappointing loss to LSU a year ago.
Up next for the Hawkeyes is No. 5 Colorado in the Sweet 16.
With wins over LSU, USC, Kansas State, Utah, and Stanford this year, the Buffaloes can beat anyone.
As for Iowa and Clark, we have yet to see either of their very best in this tournament. If they can execute and not turn the ball over, the No. 1 seed should find themselves in the Elite Eight.
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