Sound the alarm Hawkeye Nation, the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team is going to the Elite Eight!
It wasn’t an easy win and nobody expected it to be. This is the Sweet 16. Every team deserves its place amongst the 16 best in the nation, especially a very tough Colorado squad. You knew the Buffaloes were going to make Iowa work for every bucket and every rebound in this one. This was a test of will as much as it was a test of skill and Iowa was able to come out on top 87-77. It is the Hawkeyes’ second Elite 8 appearance since 2019.
In what somehow seemed like an off game at times, star point guard Caitlin Clark led the way with 31 points and eight assists. The law office of Clark and Czinano was open late this Friday night with Monika Czinano adding 15 points and seven rebounds.
While the focus will always be on the Iowa superstar duo, heavy contributions from McKenna Warnock (12 points) and Kate Martin (16 points) cannot go overlooked.
Without those key plays from the entire squad, Iowa does not win this game and advance to the Elite 8. They appear to truly be ready for the occasion.
The crown jewel of the Hawkeyes’ program, all eyes were on Clark and Co. for this one. Here are the best social media reactions from the Hawkeyes massive victory over Colorado.