In a thrilling matchup, No. 4 Iowa’s Caitlin Clark led her team to a 101-85 victory over Illinois with an impressive triple-double performance. Clark recorded 24 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists, marking her fifth triple-double of the season.
The win was crucial for Iowa as it prevented the team from consecutive losses for the first time this season. Iowa dominated the game early on with a 30-18 lead in the first quarter, setting the tone for the rest of the game.
Clark’s 24 points in the game brought her closer to breaking the all-time scoring record in NCAA history. Just two games ago, she scored a career-high 49 points and surpassed the all-time leading women’s scorer, Kelsey Plum. The team even debuted a new logo on the court to honor Clark’s record-breaking 3-pointer.
In addition to Clark’s standout performance, players like Hannah Stuelke and Molly Davis also contributed as top scorers for Iowa. Despite all five Illinois starters scoring in double figures, Iowa’s offensive clinic propelled them to victory.
With this win, Iowa now holds an impressive 24-4 record and is 13-3 in the Big Ten conference, trailing behind Ohio State with two games remaining in the regular season. The team’s performance has fans excited for what they can achieve as they head into the postseason.
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