@@davidd5712 Agreed! Both teams playing Hard and hustling too. It's clear Caitlin Clark not only has the belief of all of her teammates, but she has all the belief in them as well. The ball movement Iowa is working with is top notch.
Zia had to be exhausted - supporting much of the game without A Boston, LSU’s lead player much of the time … As a Hawkeyes fan, I was impressed with Zia’s heart and talent and grit on the floor!!
Caitlin Clark gave us one of the most dominant performances in the history of BB; one-on-one scoring, perfect give and go, fast break assists, taking over the game at the end to seal it, she did it all. Really inspires and elevates team mates as well.
The 41 pts against a top ranked undefeated South Carolina in the semi-finals is wild enough. But seemed like anytime SC got the lead or hit a big basket, she’d answer right back with a well contested dagger 3. And those assists out of the pick and roll, and the perfectly placed full court outlet passes? Clark seemed directly involved in like 70 out of their 77 points. Honestly one of the best all around basketball performances I’ve seen - period.
@@CascadeSlim0119 right? Not sure why they’d think LSU would be a harder defensive match up than undefeated South Carolina that was probably bigger and faster at every position.
This is the first women’s game that I’ve ever watched from start to finish. This Iowa team has a toughness about them and Clark is absolutely special! The game lived up to the hype!
Never in my life have I ever followed women’s basketball but watching Iowa and CC this year, has made me addicted. Clark has grown the game so much and she deserves so much credit for it. Go Hawkeyes
@@adamstommes6362 to both of you band wagon fans to bad you just started because those of us who know there has been countless great games played by a lot of teams especially over the last ten years. Caitlin is the best I have ever seen and I have been watching the woman play for 30+ years. But in saying that there have many more great players put on shows similar to what clark has done. I said similar not as great but great all the same so don't get your panties in a bunch for my wording.🙂
@@the_one9801 this South Carolina team would’ve destroyed LSU like they did earlier that same season, SC was the best team, Iowa just played perfect. LSU was great too tho, definitely the 2nd best team. I hope we get South Carolina Iowa part 2 this year, they’re both in the final 4 right now as LSU just got beat to Iowa in a revenge game. I think SC beats Iowa this time tho, they’re the better team once again and the likelihood of Iowa beating that juggernaut again is slim, if they can somehow get past UConn first.
Dawn Staley got severely exposed by being out coached, there's Juco coaches out here who would of made the necessary adjustments with that huge lineup and destroyed Iowa. Dawn Staley had no clue on what to do,1st off why are you not taking the ball out of Caitlyn's hands with constant double teams instead of playing man. Carolina acts as if they did no scouting of Caitlyn cause if they did they would have forced her to her left where she's not effective. Then Dawn Staley is so simple minded that Iowa had 5 players guarding in the paint to stop the post players, and Staley consistently tried to force the ball into the bigs. Just plan assinine to the point she was yelling at her guards who were not covered at all, to force the ball into the paint and not to dare think about taking those open jumpshots. Even when the freshman guard hit a few 3 pointers on her on doing, you see Staley yelling at her on the next possession to pass the ball into the post instead shooting the open jumper. Dawn Staley and South Carolina won all those games by having a huge lineup not because of Staley's weak coaching efforts.
@@stevenbergeron3659 The actually have a better chance at beating LSU because LSU don't have a deep bench they play with 7 core players who have a tendency to get into foul trouble.
What a catch-22 for South Carolina.. Guard Clark with a single player and she hits a three or drives to the basket. Double team her off the screen and she passes it right under your nose for an easy layup. Huge props to the Iowa coaching staff for taking advantage of all the attention on Clark. That pick and roll was working to perfection!
Watching the last 2 seasons, the pick and roll of Monica and Caitlin has been on display for so many games. Glad the country is seeing what these two do better than any players in the country, men and women. A textbook teaching of how it is done. Of course it takes great hands and belief the ball will be placed perfectly to keep your roll smooth and in step sync to the basket. Monica never dribbles because the ball is put in the perfect spot for a one two step and then the soft layup. She hardly misses. Shoots close to 70%.
For real I told my dad exactly what was going to happen and it did, S.C. had no consistent jump shooter on the floor all game, if they would have had that I believe S.C. had this game hands down, but 22 and them Hawks handled business
Watching the highlights, I felt that the big center from SC should have played the rim protector role when Clark drove past her defender, rather than worry about staying near the free-throw line to guard Iowa's center.
I went to Auburn, and when I was there the women's team were 2nd in the NCAA 4 out of 5 years. I played pickup with them women a lot, and I have good skills. I am a 6'4" guy (played DIII basketball), and on Auburn women's team I could have started at shooting guard or small forward. I would've gotten CRUSHED inside, as center or power forward, as I am WAY too small. Even though their team was great, they had NO ONE who was even close in ability to Caitlin...NOWHERE close. She moves smoothly and effortlessly with the ball, and has the vision and passing ability like an NFL quarterback...AMAZING long-ball passes. Her long-distance skills were WAY better than most guys playing college basketball. The only guy I saw in person/played against (pickup) who could shoot more long distance, easily, was Chuck Persons. She could've started at shooting guard to the vast majority of guy's teams in today's college basketball (counting ALL the 4 year colleges, not just DI). She would be too slow to play point guard, and too small for small forward, but her shooting and passing is the key for the shooting guard position. We used to watch SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design), who was DIII. They had a girl as backup point guard, as they had no women's team (brand new school). Caitlin could've started at point guard, shooting guard or small forward for them, and they would've won a ton more games. When I played DIII, we played at GA Tech and lost by 4...we led almost the whole game. If Caitlin played for us, as shooting guard, we would have won, EASILY, and that is true even though there was no 3 point line (and no shot clock). Two of my grandparents were from Iowa (my parents went to Iowa State), and my Michigan grandparent went to Iowa, where his uncle was Professor of Physics at Iowa. He did field events for Iowa Track and Field and qualified for the US Olympic Trials, but didn't have the money to get there by train, so couldn't go. I also used to know the Iowa VB coach. Good to see Iowa showcased...
Catilyn Clark is next level greatness and she will help the women's game continue to grow from ticket sales to T.V. ratings, but it should be mentioned that basketball on any level is still a team game...and every Lady Hawkeye player should be commended for their hard work as well....
Pump your brakes now! Do you not see the gaps in the seating in this game? Women's basketball is sometimes good to look at 11 minute clip. Do you understand that they get more views on TH-cam than the actual Live games?
@@emmanuelokoye3362 I don't hate women. I'm just pointing out that females are a group of boring individuals. Even women know that they're boring. Why do you think they're always following men. Why do you think that they're trying to force men to watch their games? They know that if men watches their games the women will follow.
Definitely made me a fan for sure, I never knew of her until the elite 8 as I don’t watch women’s basketball but tonight she went crazy. Back to back 40 point games is historic, I hope she wins it allZ I’ll definitely be locked in on Sunday. She has that LEBRON effect when it comes to controlling and manipulating the game. She will be tough for years to come
Clark is a very good and exciting player and I do not plan to miss her performance against LSU. However, all players have weaknesses. Clark's weakness is going to her left. About 85 or 90% of the time that she is forced to the left she passes. SC allowed her to go to her right and gave up several layups to her because of Clark's quickness. Actually, her 3 point shooting was not stellar in this game. I am surprised that Staley did not bring that to the attention of her players.
@@cperry7267ANBFPro So so wrong her favorite shot is the crossover to her left. So I don't know what you're talking about. Unless you mean dribbling to her left. Paige was on the Bird Taurasi show saying the same thing. Whenever they play her they cheat just a bit and take the crossover to the left away and make her go right. have to say it she really has no weakness to her offensive game. if anything she has always been known to not be a great defender. She added muscle this season to improve in that department.
I didn’t even realize Caitlin beat SC lol was wondering who beat them when I heard they went undefeated last year too 😂 hope she can pull the title off this year
One of the beast sports performances I’ve ever seen by a human. More excited for girls championship then men’s. Something I’d never thought I’d hear myself say.
nah fr, like this womens tournament, the skill level has been extremely high this year, like i've watched some of these players im like, "they would genuinely cook me", like this is more exciting for me to watch than the mens play, just the energy on the floor, like this is dope, i hope they can replicate this to the WNBA, i would love to see womens players get more recongnition
Caitlyn Clark is truly something special and absolutely no doubt the best player in the nation (sorry Aliyah Boston). May be the best college womens player ever if she gets her chip this year. Idk how you can guard her, amazing passer, breath taking shooter she truly can’t be stopped as well as an amazing rebounder. Wow wow wow Caitlyn!
Bruh no Aliyah Boston is still the best player in the nation Idgaf Clark defense is terrible you can’t be the best player in the nation if your only good offensively
Clark is a awesome player but the game was rigged and I’m a Iowa fan but I’m telling u the truth it was rigged u watch the final 3 minutes and u can clearly see when South Carolina threw the ball away 3 times back to back down by 1 point and the girl from South Carolina had a smile on her face laughing 😂 come on man a final 4 and u laughing from turnovers nah it was design. For Iowa to win from start to end
@@wowthatssocrazy7920Bruh I love Aliyah Boston but na Clark just proved she’s the best in the nation, there are levels to this and she’s on a completely different one
Same man, I've never watched a game of women's basketball all the way through and me and my Dad were on the edge of our seats cheering the whole game! It was a great day for iowans
@@blackpuppy5645 obviously in this game basketball being a team sport didn’t seem to matter. Clark not only dominated their entire team, but she captivated the country. Something not even a South Carolina undefeated team could do…..nobody will ever remember LSU winning the championship.
I think Clark knows that basketball is the team sport, hence why she has so many assists. Remember, most of her triple doubles and double doubles have been ASSISTS.
Hopefully, next time, Iowa will pay reparations before tipoff so that SC can feel comfortable playing against the white supremacists. They clearly weren't in a safe space.
Iowa’s playing modern NBA-style ball. South Carolina was playing early 2000s NBA ball. This was basically the 2018 Warriors vs the 2004 Pistons. No disrespect to Miss Boston & SC, but basketball is more fun when the game is MOVING!
Ive found that NCAAW basketball is somewhat enjoyable in general (and a good amount of these tournaments games being very enjoyable). What is the WNBA missing? Its such a difficult watch
WNBA has stingier defensive rules and better defensive players. Not a very offensive league. Not sure why they do that, doesn’t seem good for the product.
@@madpicken Agreed she need a massive NIL deal she deserves the bag and she still around for two more years even though I think she will and should leave her Jr which is next year unless they dropping that before mentioned NIL deal she 100% deserves especially if she bring home the Chip💰🏆
@@skylermummert24 Hopefully, she is like I previously said before she needs a massive NIL deal so I hope she is getting paid but whatever her pay is now it needs to be triple that especially if she wins the nati
Who is here after South Carolina just beat Iowa for the 2024 championship? What a way to comeback after that heartbreaking loss, especially Raven Johnson who played better defense on Caitlin.
Monika Czinano played the game of her life, the whole Iowa team battled a great South Carolina team. Caitlin Clark was beyond the real deal, she was god like, folk tale legendary "Hoosiers" type performance hitting back to back logo threes late in the fourth quarter. Raising the bar of Women's basketball, I've never seen a woman shoot like that even in the WNBA. Congrats to Iowa, so happy for them, it doesn't get better than this in Women's sports. Good luck in the Final game.
I have never seen more than a few elite nba hall of famers shoot and play as well s Caitlin. No one else has inspired better in the sport of college basketball, men or women in my opinion.
This is one of the greatest games I’ve watched. This is what true determination is all about. Warnock’s offensive rebound was CLUTCH. Wow… just wow. I hope Iowa wins it all 🎉
Can't believe Iowa pulled off the miracle. I told my bus riders here in Des Moines tonight that Caitlyn was gonna have to have another monster performance for Iowa to have a chance, and she did it again.
@187bronco187 bro what he didn't even say anything about South carolina. And be real this was the equivalent of Bron beating the 2018 warriors by himself. SC was 11 point favorites. All we heard from fans is how SC's too big and too good for iowa to handle, and how Clark was gonna get locked up
Clark's court awareness is unreal. Doesn't matter what level you're playing at, pro, college, male or female etc. That's about as good as you can play the game. Well done ✊️
Congratulations on such a great game! As a long-suffering Purdue fan it is great to see the Big Ten represented in the championship game. We are behind you. Good luck!
What a pleasure it is to watch Caitlyn Clark play the game of basketball. I think she scored or assisted on every 4th quarter point for Iowa and did that in a totally unselfish way. That's a very special talent.
I’m a big IU fan. Felt that they were the best team top to bottom all year. But Clark took em down after being blown out earlier by them, and just kept improving. I’m mature enough to recognize that she’s the best. Amazing & classy. Rooting for them to win it all for sure. She’s the Larry Bird of women’s ball today.
Such an incredible game. So good for the ladies to shine and get some deserved love! Clark is an absolutely phenomenal basketball player. IQ is tremendous.
Was visiting my pops and I told him we’re gonna watch this game he’s real old school, hesitated said eh alright. Now he wants to watch the final and she’s his favorite player now smh lol epic game CC
Unbelievable performance by Iowa and Caitlin Clark !! South Carolina is so big and athletic…there is no doubt that Clark is the best womens player I have ever seen. It was so fantastic to watch Caitlin lift Iowa up and dominate the game and carry the Hawkeyes to the championship game…she had to be so exhausted and yet scored the last 13 points of the game for Iowa,,,wow !!
How did South Carolina go 36-0? Those "women" can't shoot. They're the women's equivalent of Houston. You have to be able to shoot the basketball to win. The SEC must be garbage.
I was in the gym running about 4 or 5 weeks ago. No clue who Caitlin Clark was. The tv in the gym had Iowa on and she cooked whoever they played. 30+ points. Paid it no mind and just thought she had a crazy game (no sound on the tv). 3-5 days later Iowa was playing as I was home channel surfing. I decided to watch a bit of the game to see if she just had a crazy game a handful of days ago. She cooked again and ever since that day I have been tuned in.
I find it difficult to understand why even a casual fan does not think that women can play basketball. No, there are no dunks, but basketball is about making the right pass, moving the ball, scoring however one can score, and team defense. The women excell at this.
@@cperry7267ANBFPro , you answered your own question. Their game is not exciting most of the time and they have to just rely on fundamentals. Sure they can play, it just isn't exciting to like even 90% of people. It is infact so unexciting to most WOMEN. WNBA teams can't sell out their biildings.
I appreciate you all for not making excuses or blaming the officiating. South Carolina competed against a team that was better. Congratulations to Iowa. 🎉😊
Pure physicality seems to be why SC is so dominant, and certainly how they stayed in this game. They literally had twice as many rebounds as Iowa and more than 5 times the offensive rebounds. A team has to play at a very high skill level to beat them.
Caitlin Clark is all seeing on the basketball court. Another breathtaking performance. The Iowa pick and roll game was stellar. Number 25 is also number 1 in my book. Those two make a lethal Hawkeye combination.
i thought this would have been the championship game, but, how anyone stops Caitlin Clark is beyond comprehension. She has so many weapons, skills, eye sight. lsu will have its hands full.
Clark & her team played with great confidence, never gave up & played hard! Clark definitely lifted her team to this win! So clutch at the end of the game.
Catlin Clark didn't even shoot the 3 well this game and still absolutely dominated. Her game reminds me of Curry, but more dominant (relative to their peers).
Folks keep saying she's like Steph Curry. The way she backs up the attitude and dominates the game without superior athletic ability is more deserving of comparison to Larry Bird
@@johnspry8346 not sure how you could think she's not extremely athletic. She's the quickest player on the court and can create space pretty much whenever she wants. Not to mention crazy body control shooting 3s on the move.
@@johnspry8346 bro Larry bird could barely move. Caitlin Clark was running circles around the most athletic team in the country. She dribbles and attacks the basket exactly like curry
Caitlin is absolutely incredible she is gonna be the face of the WNBA and is gonna change how the sport is received she carried this team so far I believe she can win the whole thing
I'm absolutely stunned Iowa won this game seeing how South Carolina's been unbeaten this entire season. This kinda hurt me emotionally since I picked the South Carolina to win it all in that online bracket prediction challenge. However, Caitlin Clark has been phenomenal this season. I love the way she plays.
All I can do is shake my head and tip my cap to Caitlyn Clark. If you are like me and a fan of an historic team like SC about to get knocked off this is exactly the way I would prefer it to be. Crazy shot making by the opponent, team play that gave up nothing easy, not even sure they ever hit the rim on their Free Throws. Great job by Iowa. I know our players are going to be sad but I am more excited about next years team than I am about this loss. South Carolina will continue to contend for the natty for many years.
You have a great team just like Iowa does , like said in my text this week I cheer for SC last year to win the championship but I was born & raised in Iowa are Lady Hawks gave my birthday wish tonight Go Lady Hawks
SC was a machine all year. I never thought Clark could carry it past them, but her scoring & assists to Chizano are unequaled in basketball. I thought SC was too deep. Clark had Iowa's last 13 points.
Iowa is always the underdog in any sport. Tonight they finally pulled through and took out the undefeated team. Absolutely insane. This whole Iowa team is full of shooters and ballers. I hope they win the natty
This game won LSU the championship, not the championship itself. No shot they were beating this South Carolina team, SC already destroyed them earlier in the season, and would’ve done it again. Iowa wins this game 1/10 times but happened to be this time. LSU should be Iowa fans for life, not only did they take out the juggernaut SC, but they also choked in the finals. Shoutout to all 3 teams, they’re all great!
@@TheAnswerWillleaveyou I agree. That’s essentially why I said Iowa wasn’t as good last year and certainly isn’t this year. SC was the best team the last 2 years but March is crazy, the best team doesn’t always win the championship with how wild March madness is. I think SC would win but SC isn’t as good as they were last year so Iowa has a better chance than last year.
@@Spacewalk11 SC is actually better than last year. More offensive players and still solid team defense. What the highlights don't show is the foul trouble their best player got in with 3 minutes in the game. Offensively they had to play through Zia Cook and their bigs were being hit with ticky-tack fouls. Iowa fans complained about the same thing in the championship game.
@@alberttate8198 Nah last years SC team was better. They put 5 girls in the top 25 of the draft, including 3 in the top 10. They’ll beat Iowa and win the championship this year, but they should’ve last season. I watched the game last year & some of those “fouls” on SC were ridiculous, Boston was bound to start cooking Iowa otherwise. SC is great this season, but I’d take last years team comfortably. Boston was a monster & would be their best player this year as well. I just hope Iowa keeps it close, I’m expecting a 12-15 point win for SC, but if Clark gets hot & gets some help from Martin & Stuelke they have a chance. I doubt Stuelke will do much against Cardoso though. Still can’t believe they beat SC last year even with the foul trouble, they were 15 points better than Iowa lol
@@Spacewalk11 I think South Carolina wins. Based on how they play this year, they have 3-4 players who can shot the 3, Kitts and Watkins are good alongside Cardosa. Defensively last year South Carolina was tough, that belt them from being blown out.
Not saying much, is it? WNBA is dead. The only reason it continues is the NBA helps them out financially. They never even broke even. Let alone earned a profit.
Clark is such an elite shooter they had to give up the drive every possession. It was hilarious to watch because you can't literally guard her no matter what you do.
She is an elite scorer for sure, but the box score shows that she shot 5-for-17 from behind the arc, so it wasn't exactly elite shooting. But when they go in, it looks great. Those 5 threes that she hit are featured in the highlights reel, but not the 12 misses.
For all of you that don't seem to understand basketball, here are the facts. South Carolina bigs lack feet speed to keep up with Caitlin Clark. As you saw she was running circles around them and then when the quick perimeter players and guards switched up on her, she literally rained 3 pointers on them. South Carolina needs to play her same way NBA defensive teams defend Steph curry, pick her up full court and also trap her to prevent the back door runs she uses to get open. The girl is an elite offensive player with great IQ. Also they need to make her play defense by attacking her relentlessly to get her in foul trouble. Otherwise she will continue torturing them.
@@richardbutler9217 the went 30/77 they don’t play like that and had 50 rebounds the refs jacked a whole bit but Dawn still was out coached even if CC had 60 they should have lost
I went to Auburn, and when I was there the women's team were 2nd in the NCAA 4 out of 5 years. I played pickup with them women a lot, and I have good skills. I am a 6'4" guy (played DIII basketball), and on Auburn women's team I could have started at shooting guard or small forward. I would've gotten CRUSHED inside, as center or power forward, as I am WAY too small. Even though their team was great, they had NO ONE who was even close in ability to Caitlin...NOWHERE close. She moves smoothly and effortlessly with the ball, and has the vision and passing ability like an NFL quarterback...AMAZING long-ball passes. Her long-distance skills were WAY better than most guys playing college basketball. The only guy I saw in person/played against (pickup) who could shoot more long distance, easily, was Chuck Persons. She could've started at shooting guard to the vast majority of guy's teams in today's college basketball (counting ALL the 4 year colleges, not just DI). She would be too slow to play point guard, and too small for small forward, but her shooting and passing is the key for the shooting guard position. We used to watch SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design), who was DIII. They had a girl as backup point guard, as they had no women's team (brand new school). Caitlin could've started at point guard, shooting guard or small forward for them, and they would've won a ton more games. When I played DIII, we played at GA Tech and lost by 4...we led almost the whole game. If Caitlin played for us, as shooting guard, we would have won, EASILY, and that is true even though there was no 3 point line (and no shot clock). Two of my grandparents were from Iowa (my parents went to Iowa State), and my Michigan grandparent went to Iowa, where his uncle was Professor of Physics at Iowa. He did field events for Iowa Track and Field and qualified for the US Olympic Trials, but didn't have the money to get there by train, so couldn't go. I also used to know the Iowa VB coach. Good to see Iowa showcased...
This game was rigged Im a Iowa fan but South Carolina turn the ball over in the last 3 minutes 3 times 😂on purpose the girl was laughing who threw the ball out of bounds multiple times it’s rigged don’t be fool FrFr
Swoopes miller bird taurasi the only great wen players I can think of. There's been some good ones but very few great ones. Clark is on another level. All the stats she's breaking swoopes is tied with her or had and that was early 90s
Iowa had a great game plan. 4 in the box at times to limit interior damage by SC. Iowa just played great front to back. The bench help from big #44 gave quality minutes as well and I never saw Marshall put on her Martin-like D game on full display like this. Just a great game plan to slay mighty SC.
Tennessee fan, and cheering hard for Iowa this March Madness! Ultimate respect for Gabbie Marshall’s defensive performance 💯 Your contribution was critical for this game win. It’s easy to get caught up in watching the scorers and beautiful plays but your game play was phenomenal. Go get that championship!!!
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That center for Iowa is a great player. She compliments Clark's game immaculately.
Yes what a team Cizano is so under rated
@@davidd5712 Agreed! Both teams playing Hard and hustling too. It's clear Caitlin Clark not only has the belief of all of her teammates, but she has all the belief in them as well. The ball movement Iowa is working with is top notch.
That have good chemistry that's why
she also doesn't dribble!
Amazing hustle. Great at finishing on the roll
Best game. Zia Cook and Caitlin Clark had terrific performances. Both teams played well.
Zia pretty much disappeared in the second half.
Zia had to be exhausted - supporting much of the game without A Boston, LSU’s lead player much of the time … As a Hawkeyes fan, I was impressed with Zia’s heart and talent and grit on the floor!!
you beat one sec one more sec team you will find out sunday who is that sec team is
Yes. They all did great. No losers out there!
@@AnthonyTomassi-y6jfatigue. She was SC’s offense
Caitlin Clark gave us one of the most dominant performances in the history of BB; one-on-one scoring, perfect give and go, fast break assists, taking over the game at the end to seal it, she did it all. Really inspires and elevates team mates as well.
look at the game on sunday and find out
History of BB? Yea fkn right 😂
It’s a guy bro what you expect?
She played against guys in Washington DC. So that upped her game.
And no defense what so ever
The 41 pts against a top ranked undefeated South Carolina in the semi-finals is wild enough. But seemed like anytime SC got the lead or hit a big basket, she’d answer right back with a well contested dagger 3. And those assists out of the pick and roll, and the perfectly placed full court outlet passes? Clark seemed directly involved in like 70 out of their 77 points. Honestly one of the best all around basketball performances I’ve seen - period.
41 in back to back games
She gone have a hard time tomorrow
@@Lildraco_bbg she’ll do just fine. She embarrassed the best defense LSU won’t be that much harder of a challenge
@@CascadeSlim0119 right? Not sure why they’d think LSU would be a harder defensive match up than undefeated South Carolina that was probably bigger and faster at every position.
They couldn’t stop her she dropping buckets from anywhere on the court and that range damm
This is the first women’s game that I’ve ever watched from start to finish. This Iowa team has a toughness about them and Clark is absolutely special! The game lived up to the hype!
same. usually with womans games i change channels before the games over but this one was different
Ditto - I never watch women's hoops as I find it to be terrible, but Clark is on another level.
That’s awesome dude! Keep watching! The game is slowly improving and taking aspects from the NBA that make the product fun!
I know right. I was wait for it all week. It didn’t disappoint.
@@UnderbellyNZ if you had a daughter playing basketball in high school you wouldn’t say the same I bet
Never in my life have I ever followed women’s basketball but watching Iowa and CC this year, has made me addicted. Clark has grown the game so much and she deserves so much credit for it. Go Hawkeyes
Same here!
@@adamstommes6362 to both of you band wagon fans to bad you just started because those of us who know there has been countless great games played by a lot of teams especially over the last ten years. Caitlin is the best I have ever seen and I have been watching the woman play for 30+ years. But in saying that there have many more great players put on shows similar to what clark has done. I said similar not as great but great all the same so don't get your panties in a bunch for my wording.🙂
@@AnthonyTomassi-y6j D1 hater
You’ll forget about it by next month
Greatest game played 5 inches off the floor in the planet for sure!
That felt like a final, easily the best game of the tournament so far
Indiana vs. Miami was a pretty incredible game as well 😅
@The Art of 2nd Place yes that was a great game
Nah LSU game was better imo
Until they played L S U
@@the_one9801 this South Carolina team would’ve destroyed LSU like they did earlier that same season, SC was the best team, Iowa just played perfect. LSU was great too tho, definitely the 2nd best team. I hope we get South Carolina Iowa part 2 this year, they’re both in the final 4 right now as LSU just got beat to Iowa in a revenge game. I think SC beats Iowa this time tho, they’re the better team once again and the likelihood of Iowa beating that juggernaut again is slim, if they can somehow get past UConn first.
Absolutely incredible game, couldn't have asked for a better semifinal game
can iowa beat lsu tigers i dont think so
@@stevenbergeron3659 a lot of people thought this same thing vs SC. They can beat anyone.
Dawn Staley got severely exposed by being out coached, there's Juco coaches out here who would of made the necessary adjustments with that huge lineup and destroyed Iowa. Dawn Staley had no clue on what to do,1st off why are you not taking the ball out of Caitlyn's hands with constant double teams instead of playing man. Carolina acts as if they did no scouting of Caitlyn cause if they did they would have forced her to her left where she's not effective. Then Dawn Staley is so simple minded that Iowa had 5 players guarding in the paint to stop the post players, and Staley consistently tried to force the ball into the bigs. Just plan assinine to the point she was yelling at her guards who were not covered at all, to force the ball into the paint and not to dare think about taking those open jumpshots. Even when the freshman guard hit a few 3 pointers on her on doing, you see Staley yelling at her on the next possession to pass the ball into the post instead shooting the open jumper. Dawn Staley and South Carolina won all those games by having a huge lineup not because of Staley's weak coaching efforts.
@@stevenbergeron3659 The actually have a better chance at beating LSU because LSU don't have a deep bench they play with 7 core players who have a tendency to get into foul trouble.
@@Vincere207 Yep, totally clueless. smh. Why do some people say she is "legendary?" I don't get it.
What a catch-22 for South Carolina.. Guard Clark with a single player and she hits a three or drives to the basket. Double team her off the screen and she passes it right under your nose for an easy layup. Huge props to the Iowa coaching staff for taking advantage of all the attention on Clark. That pick and roll was working to perfection!
Yep, she is a triple threat.
Watching the last 2 seasons, the pick and roll of Monica and Caitlin has been on display for so many games. Glad the country is seeing what these two do better than any players in the country, men and women. A textbook teaching of how it is done. Of course it takes great hands and belief the ball will be placed perfectly to keep your roll smooth and in step sync to the basket. Monica never dribbles because the ball is put in the perfect spot for a one two step and then the soft layup. She hardly misses. Shoots close to 70%.
For real I told my dad exactly what was going to happen and it did, S.C. had no consistent jump shooter on the floor all game, if they would have had that I believe S.C. had this game hands down, but 22 and them Hawks handled business
Watching the highlights, I felt that the big center from SC should have played the rim protector role when Clark drove past her defender, rather than worry about staying near the free-throw line to guard Iowa's center.
That’s what coaching is for. SC coach should’ve planned for that
I never thought I’d enjoy watching women’s basketball as much as men’s, but this game completely changed my perspective. This was AWESOME!!
Bro I hope she keep going this wild she could change the entire sport this crazy
Dog she got me excited for these highlights. She pulling up from curry range with the season on the line
1000 percent only watch it to see how she balled.
Low key she was dope to watch
I don't even watch college basketball that much, woman's not at all but I would definitely watch her she has me excited too and rooting for her
Already the best college girls basketball player ever will w be in wnva
WNBA
This was one of the best games I've ever watched regardless of sport, period. From beginning to end had me glued to my seat incredible
Yes!! Instant classic
No doubt, I thought Iowa was finished with how hard they got outrebounded but it just didn’t matter
Def incredible
LMFAO.
There was literally a MILLION ways to compliment this game properly but you had to go way overboard lmao good to know you don't watch sports at all
She is one of those rare players that can win by sheer force of her will.
Well said. Her competitiveness outweighs her ability if that's even possible.
8:13, the fact that she is 25’-26’ out and that ball hits absolutely nothing but net is unreal. Best women’s player I’ve ever seen. Go Hawks 💪🏼
I went to Auburn, and when I was there the women's team were 2nd in the NCAA 4 out of 5 years. I played pickup with them women a lot, and I have good skills. I am a 6'4" guy (played DIII basketball), and on Auburn women's team I could have started at shooting guard or small forward. I would've gotten CRUSHED inside, as center or power forward, as I am WAY too small. Even though their team was great, they had NO ONE who was even close in ability to Caitlin...NOWHERE close.
She moves smoothly and effortlessly with the ball, and has the vision and passing ability like an NFL quarterback...AMAZING long-ball passes. Her long-distance skills were WAY better than most guys playing college basketball. The only guy I saw in person/played against (pickup) who could shoot more long distance, easily, was Chuck Persons.
She could've started at shooting guard to the vast majority of guy's teams in today's college basketball (counting ALL the 4 year colleges, not just DI). She would be too slow to play point guard, and too small for small forward, but her shooting and passing is the key for the shooting guard position.
We used to watch SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design), who was DIII. They had a girl as backup point guard, as they had no women's team (brand new school). Caitlin could've started at point guard, shooting guard or small forward for them, and they would've won a ton more games. When I played DIII, we played at GA Tech and lost by 4...we led almost the whole game. If Caitlin played for us, as shooting guard, we would have won, EASILY, and that is true even though there was no 3 point line (and no shot clock).
Two of my grandparents were from Iowa (my parents went to Iowa State), and my Michigan grandparent went to Iowa, where his uncle was Professor of Physics at Iowa. He did field events for Iowa Track and Field and qualified for the US Olympic Trials, but didn't have the money to get there by train, so couldn't go. I also used to know the Iowa VB coach. Good to see Iowa showcased...
Best game of the year ....It was a great year for both teams ...
Catilyn Clark is next level greatness and she will help the women's game continue to grow from ticket sales to T.V. ratings, but it should be mentioned that basketball on any level is still a team game...and every Lady Hawkeye player should be commended for their hard work as well....
^^^This!
@@theartof2ndplace237 yez um mazaaaaa
Pump your brakes now! Do you not see the gaps in the seating in this game? Women's basketball is sometimes good to look at 11 minute clip. Do you understand that they get more views on TH-cam than the actual Live games?
@@disguiseddv8ant486 What does that have to do with what he said? Your so blinded by your hate for women it’s crazy😂
@@emmanuelokoye3362 I don't hate women. I'm just pointing out that females are a group of boring individuals. Even women know that they're boring. Why do you think they're always following men. Why do you think that they're trying to force men to watch their games? They know that if men watches their games the women will follow.
Catlin Clark Has Made A New Fan. That Young Woman Can Play 🔥🔥🔥
Yes she can!! 💛🖤
F Clark
Welcome to the bandwagon. I became a fan after the Indiana game.
She’s doing the same thing Steph did! She’s showing people that there’s A NEW WAY TO PLAY!
Definitely made me a fan for sure, I never knew of her until the elite 8 as I don’t watch women’s basketball but tonight she went crazy. Back to back 40 point games is historic, I hope she wins it allZ I’ll definitely be locked in on Sunday. She has that LEBRON effect when it comes to controlling and manipulating the game. She will be tough for years to come
Clark is what they call a Generational player 🔥🔥🔥
Clark is a very good and exciting player and I do not plan to miss her performance against LSU. However, all players have weaknesses. Clark's weakness is going to her left. About 85 or 90% of the time that she is forced to the left she passes. SC allowed her to go to her right and gave up several layups to her because of Clark's quickness. Actually, her 3 point shooting was not stellar in this game. I am surprised that Staley did not bring that to the attention of her players.
@Cedric Perry she went to the left for a lot of layups
Guess what she still owned lmao
@@cperry7267ANBFPro So so wrong her favorite shot is the crossover to her left. So I don't know what you're talking about. Unless you mean dribbling to her left. Paige was on the Bird Taurasi show saying the same thing. Whenever they play her they cheat just a bit and take the crossover to the left away and make her go right. have to say it she really has no weakness to her offensive game. if anything she has always been known to not be a great defender. She added muscle this season to improve in that department.
she will find out sunday
I didn’t even realize Caitlin beat SC lol was wondering who beat them when I heard they went undefeated last year too 😂 hope she can pull the title off this year
One of the beast sports performances I’ve ever seen by a human. More excited for girls championship then men’s. Something I’d never thought I’d hear myself say.
Bro, same
Same here
You obviously don't watch sports. Insane comment.
nah fr, like this womens tournament, the skill level has been extremely high this year, like i've watched some of these players im like, "they would genuinely cook me", like this is more exciting for me to watch than the mens play, just the energy on the floor, like this is dope, i hope they can replicate this to the WNBA, i would love to see womens players get more recongnition
@ ZPL - Forget it ! The pendulum swings against men at the moment.When this all settles down, this trash will just blow away . . .
Caitlyn Clark is truly something special and absolutely no doubt the best player in the nation (sorry Aliyah Boston). May be the best college womens player ever if she gets her chip this year. Idk how you can guard her, amazing passer, breath taking shooter she truly can’t be stopped as well as an amazing rebounder. Wow wow wow Caitlyn!
Bruh no Aliyah Boston is still the best player in the nation Idgaf Clark defense is terrible you can’t be the best player in the nation if your only good offensively
@@wowthatssocrazy7920 Dude, do you have eyes? Did you just watch that game? South Carolina had the better team ... Iowa still won.
Clark is a awesome player but the game was rigged and I’m a Iowa fan but I’m telling u the truth it was rigged u watch the final 3 minutes and u can clearly see when South Carolina threw the ball away 3 times back to back down by 1 point and the girl from South Carolina had a smile on her face laughing 😂 come on man a final 4 and u laughing from turnovers nah it was design. For Iowa to win from start to end
@@wowthatssocrazy7920 I think Boston's title got stolen Tonight
@@wowthatssocrazy7920Bruh I love Aliyah Boston but na Clark just proved she’s the best in the nation, there are levels to this and she’s on a completely different one
Tonight I witnessed Greatness. As an iowa kid it made me so proud to see this team and the leadership Clark provides. On to the ship!
Me Too , Cedar Rapids Here .
Same man, I've never watched a game of women's basketball all the way through and me and my Dad were on the edge of our seats cheering the whole game! It was a great day for iowans
As a fellow Iowa fan I agree
Burlington, Iowa for me
@@SleepyWRLD999 Knoxville
What a performance and what a game. This is why Clark is the best player in the country. Clutch and she does it all.
The talent gap between Clark and everyone else on the court was insane.
That was the problem in the final basketball is a TEAM sport.
@@blackpuppy5645 obviously in this game basketball being a team sport didn’t seem to matter. Clark not only dominated their entire team, but she captivated the country. Something not even a South Carolina undefeated team could do…..nobody will ever remember LSU winning the championship.
I think Clark knows that basketball is the team sport, hence why she has so many assists. Remember, most of her triple doubles and double doubles have been ASSISTS.
Caitlin is a beast. That was such a great game.
Clark and Czinano are of one consciousness. What a dynamic duo.
C&C Muzik Factory ™
Czinano never puts the ball down shes just in the right place for the ball and knows what to do with it
like curry and green. hahaha
and she doesn't dribble
@@davidd5712 Great footwork and court presence!
I never thought I say this but I actually enjoy watching women's final four!
Hopefully, next time, Iowa will pay reparations before tipoff so that SC can feel comfortable playing against the white supremacists. They clearly weren't in a safe space.
Iowa’s playing modern NBA-style ball. South Carolina was playing early 2000s NBA ball. This was basically the 2018 Warriors vs the 2004 Pistons. No disrespect to Miss Boston & SC, but basketball is more fun when the game is MOVING!
Ive found that NCAAW basketball is somewhat enjoyable in general (and a good amount of these tournaments games being very enjoyable). What is the WNBA missing? Its such a difficult watch
These women play better than the men's teams
@Graham Strouse I was thinking the same thing lol Iowa was playing a different game with a smaller team.
Why does this feel like higher quality basketball than WNBA.
WNBA has stingier defensive rules and better defensive players. Not a very offensive league. Not sure why they do that, doesn’t seem good for the product.
It's def more entertaining.
Clark & Czinano sync like Mahomes & Kelce. Like watching a ballet. Perfection.
Basic fundamentals. The pick and roll.
Two back to back 40 pt performances for a trip to the NCAA Championship? Caitlin Clark is the real deal🔥🔥🔥
Prolly da best woman’s basketball game I’ve ever watched 💯
First time I watched a whole game
caitlin is bringing casual viewership to newer heights.
@@madpicken Agreed she need a massive NIL deal she deserves the bag and she still around for two more years even though I think she will and should leave her Jr which is next year unless they dropping that before mentioned NIL deal she 100% deserves especially if she bring home the Chip💰🏆
@@yokoblitt2157 nah she won’t leave she’ll being making more from NIL than the wnba
@@skylermummert24 Hopefully, she is like I previously said before she needs a massive NIL deal so I hope she is getting paid but whatever her pay is now it needs to be triple that especially if she wins the nati
Never doubt skill and determination. Clark led but those ladies played hard. Congrats to SC for an incredible season.
L season
*WHITE GIRLS WIN!!! WHITE GIRL DROPS 40!* ✊✊✊
She's gonna bring a lot of fans to the WNBA, I bet she trash talks like Larry Bird and backs it up like he did too.
Caitlin is a one woman army!! She beat S.C. by herself.
@@philb.1502 By going 18 for 35? Sure, 'cause she was taking half the teams shots.
That was an impressive performance. I mean she really puts on a great show and made it fun to watch.
Who is here after South Carolina just beat Iowa for the 2024 championship? What a way to comeback after that heartbreaking loss, especially Raven Johnson who played better defense on Caitlin.
Monika Czinano played the game of her life, the whole Iowa team battled a great South Carolina team. Caitlin Clark was beyond the real deal, she was god like, folk tale legendary "Hoosiers" type performance hitting back to back logo threes late in the fourth quarter. Raising the bar of Women's basketball, I've never seen a woman shoot like that even in the WNBA. Congrats to Iowa, so happy for them, it doesn't get better than this in Women's sports. Good luck in the Final game.
I have never seen more than a few elite nba hall of famers shoot and play as well s Caitlin. No one else has inspired better in the sport of college basketball, men or women in my opinion.
This is one of the greatest games I’ve watched. This is what true determination is all about. Warnock’s offensive rebound was CLUTCH. Wow… just wow. I hope Iowa wins it all 🎉
You must have watched very little basketball.
Agreed
@@madterps Aww you're still pissy about being here? So go.
@@madterps LOL
Agreed. Warnock’s rebound made me relax. Not until then did I think the deal was done.
Can't believe Iowa pulled off the miracle. I told my bus riders here in Des Moines tonight that Caitlyn was gonna have to have another monster performance for Iowa to have a chance, and she did it again.
@187bronco187 🤣🤣
Only because the refs had a hard-on for her.
@187bronco187 bro what he didn't even say anything about South carolina. And be real this was the equivalent of Bron beating the 2018 warriors by himself. SC was 11 point favorites. All we heard from fans is how SC's too big and too good for iowa to handle, and how Clark was gonna get locked up
@187bronco187 She broke a few ankles like the 96 Bulls.
Phenomenal game hopefully she can do it again Sunday . Go Hawkeyes.
Clark's court awareness is unreal. Doesn't matter what level you're playing at, pro, college, male or female etc. That's about as good as you can play the game. Well done ✊️
Yes she may not have the physical tools of a male but her talent or skill level what she can do with the body god gave her is astounding
SEC guy here but was rooting for Iowa. Great performance!
Congratulations on such a great game! As a long-suffering Purdue fan it is great to see the Big Ten represented in the championship game. We are behind you. Good luck!
Ty!!
Thanks very much!
South Carolina fans said it was impossible 😂 they said she'd get locked up and yall would win by 30. Now tell me how'd that 40 piece taste 😭
😂
They said SC would mop the floor with Caitlin Clark haha I bet they regret that
sc's only talent was having big centers.... iowa played team ball. what a win!
South Carolina got out coach badly by Iowa's Head Coach
What a pleasure it is to watch Caitlyn Clark play the game of basketball. I think she scored or assisted on every
4th quarter point for Iowa and did that in a totally unselfish way. That's a very special talent.
The give and go is alive in women’s basketball, especially for Iowa. Great team win.
I’m a big IU fan. Felt that they were the best team top to bottom all year. But Clark took em down after being blown out earlier by them, and just kept improving. I’m mature enough to recognize that she’s the best. Amazing & classy. Rooting for them to win it all for sure. She’s the Larry Bird of women’s ball today.
AMEN!
IU did not blow Iowa out.
iU beat Iowa by 9 the first time far from a blow out lol
Thanks man! Def one of the best moments in Iowa Sports history
Truly great performance. She killed the best defense by her lonesome. All they had to do was slow down one player, but she was unstoppable.
Yeah bc the negros were trying to bully her
Such an incredible game. So good for the ladies to shine and get some deserved love! Clark is an absolutely phenomenal basketball player. IQ is tremendous.
1. Jordan 2. Kobe 3. Caitlin Clark my top 3
Was visiting my pops and I told him we’re gonna watch this game he’s real old school, hesitated said eh alright. Now he wants to watch the final and she’s his favorite player now smh lol epic game CC
Unbelievable performance by Iowa and Caitlin Clark !! South Carolina is so big and athletic…there is no doubt that Clark is the best womens player I have ever seen. It was so fantastic to watch Caitlin lift Iowa up and dominate the game and carry the Hawkeyes to the championship game…she had to be so exhausted and yet scored the last 13 points of the game for Iowa,,,wow !!
Shes setting records every day men or women
How did South Carolina go 36-0? Those "women" can't shoot. They're the women's equivalent of Houston. You have to be able to shoot the basketball to win. The SEC must be garbage.
@@RobbieStacks90 the offensive rebounds and very large players that make it difficult to drive to the hoop
@@madpicken sounds like more excuses.. "I'm oppressed" 😅
who next iowa is next for lsu tigers
NO ONE GAVE IOWA A CHANCE!! Go Hawkeyes
Any team with Caitlin Clark on it always has a chance...
I admit I didn't but I wanted to see them win
University of iowa sports (minus wrestling) thrive being the underdogs
After watching Clark take down my Hoosiers in the final Big 10 game I gave her a chance. She just keeps improving. Good coach too
@@davidd5712 What, who doesn't want to see the good team win!!! I rooted for Iowa and against "coach" (hahaha) Staley!!!
1 player beat a whole team... She was definitely the best on the floor... Congrats on the victory... Great game...
So many expectations on Clark and wow did she step up and fill them all. Big time player for sure!
An Iowa win despite the refs and announcers pulling for the other team
because South Carolina was the better team they just got outplayed
I’m a huge Iowa fan. But seeing zia Cooke cry after that game made me cry, I love her
The Iowa pick n roll was a beautiful thing to watch. Left SC flat-footed on D every time.
Then what happened with LSU? It's just a fuke that SC lost. It happens... I know that Iowa will not be back next year, unlike SC.
@@MoormoresI love how mad you still are 😅
I was in the gym running about 4 or 5 weeks ago. No clue who Caitlin Clark was. The tv in the gym had Iowa on and she cooked whoever they played. 30+ points. Paid it no mind and just thought she had a crazy game (no sound on the tv). 3-5 days later Iowa was playing as I was home channel surfing. I decided to watch a bit of the game to see if she just had a crazy game a handful of days ago. She cooked again and ever since that day I have been tuned in.
I find it difficult to understand why even a casual fan does not think that women can play basketball. No, there are no dunks, but basketball is about making the right pass, moving the ball, scoring however one can score, and team defense. The women excell at this.
@@cperry7267ANBFPro , you answered your own question. Their game is not exciting most of the time and they have to just rely on fundamentals. Sure they can play, it just isn't exciting to like even 90% of people. It is infact so unexciting to most WOMEN. WNBA teams can't sell out their biildings.
I’d rather watch women, grew up in a town with a dominant HS girls team and it’s always way more fast pace
I appreciate you all for not making excuses or blaming the officiating. South Carolina competed against a team that was better. Congratulations to Iowa. 🎉😊
It's really this simple, isn't it? Iowa was the better team on this night.
Pure physicality seems to be why SC is so dominant, and certainly how they stayed in this game. They literally had twice as many rebounds as Iowa and more than 5 times the offensive rebounds. A team has to play at a very high skill level to beat them.
@Rob2068 I agree. South Carolina must develop elite level perimeter shooting. It was telling when Iowa left guards wide open and dared them to shoot.
Caitlin Clark is all seeing on the basketball court. Another breathtaking performance. The Iowa pick and roll game was stellar. Number 25 is also number 1 in my book. Those two make a lethal Hawkeye combination.
Masterful game by Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Czinano and Clark give me Harden and Embid vibes. Their two man game is beautiful to watch🔥
But their women stupid do u say that about a man being compared to women
More like Stockton and Malone with the pick & roll because S. Carolina couldn’t stop it.
And Clark gives me me Curry vibes.
@@mistercrockett Yeah Stockton Malone. Those pick and roll were devastating South Carolina..💪🎉
Yes but Clark is 95% of that. Makes everyone better. And she keeps getting better.
i thought this would have been the championship game, but, how anyone stops Caitlin Clark is beyond comprehension. She has so many weapons, skills, eye sight. lsu will have its hands full.
I think it technically was I went into this thinking whoever won this game would go on to win the championship but I could be wrong lol
Didn’t age well😢😂
Caitlin Clark is legit. That's awesome for women's basketball. Nothing but respect she has worked hard to be the best!
This will do nothing
@@johnmarshall4399 except trigger you 😂😂
@@ryanrobin12 He's right, you're triggered that someone went against your opinion.
@@ZONEPRESSLLC Actually he's wrong. He said it would do nothing and he has already drawn 3 comments.
Why do they play with a smaller than normal basketball?
We just not gonna mention that Iowa was 100% at the free throw line
Hype for the rematch. I think SC will find their revenge.
Clark & her team played with great confidence, never gave up & played hard! Clark definitely lifted her team to this win! So clutch at the end of the game.
It's Iowa. Not Clark's team. The whole team played their heart out this game
Catlin Clark didn't even shoot the 3 well this game and still absolutely dominated. Her game reminds me of Curry, but more dominant (relative to their peers).
Folks keep saying she's like Steph Curry. The way she backs up the attitude and dominates the game without superior athletic ability is more deserving of comparison to Larry Bird
@@johnspry8346 not sure how you could think she's not extremely athletic. She's the quickest player on the court and can create space pretty much whenever she wants. Not to mention crazy body control shooting 3s on the move.
@@johnspry8346 stop curry the better comp Larry wasnt pulling from deep like her especially not in the playoffs
@@johnspry8346 bro Larry bird could barely move. Caitlin Clark was running circles around the most athletic team in the country. She dribbles and attacks the basket exactly like curry
@@johnspry8346Pistol Pete Maravich before his knees went bad.
Caitlin is absolutely incredible she is gonna be the face of the WNBA and is gonna change how the sport is received she carried this team so far I believe she can win the whole thing
No she wont
She's so good. She dominated that game by herself against the #1 college team in the country.
I was surprised by this. Congrats to Iowa. Will be a great Championship game versus LSU.
Clark and company are playing amazing! 👍👏🇺🇸
I'm absolutely stunned Iowa won this game seeing how South Carolina's been unbeaten this entire season. This kinda hurt me emotionally since I picked the South Carolina to win it all in that online bracket prediction challenge. However, Caitlin Clark has been phenomenal this season. I love the way she plays.
Carolina was INSANE on the offensive rebounds, it's what kept them in the game. Ironically, it was an Iowa offensive rebound that ICED the game.
caitlin snapped the 42 game winning streak. so happy to have put my money down on the +475 underdog
All I can do is shake my head and tip my cap to Caitlyn Clark. If you are like me and a fan of an historic team like SC about to get knocked off this is exactly the way I would prefer it to be. Crazy shot making by the opponent, team play that gave up nothing easy, not even sure they ever hit the rim on their Free Throws. Great job by Iowa. I know our players are going to be sad but I am more excited about next years team than I am about this loss. South Carolina will continue to contend for the natty for many years.
If you’re a fan of Staley then you’re subhuman trash and nothing you say should matter
You have a great team just like Iowa does , like said in my text this week I cheer for SC last year to win the championship but I was born & raised in Iowa are Lady Hawks gave my birthday wish tonight Go Lady Hawks
SC was a machine all year. I never thought Clark could carry it past them, but her scoring & assists to Chizano are unequaled in basketball. I thought SC was too deep. Clark had Iowa's last 13 points.
Class act. SC rebounding prowess is out of this world. 2 great teams. One great game. Wish this one was for the chip. Good luck next year.
Rock on. You have a great team, program and coach. Much respect from this Iowa fan.
Iowa is always the underdog in any sport. Tonight they finally pulled through and took out the undefeated team. Absolutely insane. This whole Iowa team is full of shooters and ballers. I hope they win the natty
Wrestling?
Clark is crazy. Beating Louisville AND South Carolina like that in the same tournament?
This game won LSU the championship, not the championship itself. No shot they were beating this South Carolina team, SC already destroyed them earlier in the season, and would’ve done it again. Iowa wins this game 1/10 times but happened to be this time. LSU should be Iowa fans for life, not only did they take out the juggernaut SC, but they also choked in the finals. Shoutout to all 3 teams, they’re all great!
😂😂 if Iowa plays SC again Iowa will lose
@@TheAnswerWillleaveyou I agree. That’s essentially why I said Iowa wasn’t as good last year and certainly isn’t this year. SC was the best team the last 2 years but March is crazy, the best team doesn’t always win the championship with how wild March madness is. I think SC would win but SC isn’t as good as they were last year so Iowa has a better chance than last year.
@@Spacewalk11 SC is actually better than last year. More offensive players and still solid team defense. What the highlights don't show is the foul trouble their best player got in with 3 minutes in the game. Offensively they had to play through Zia Cook and their bigs were being hit with ticky-tack fouls. Iowa fans complained about the same thing in the championship game.
@@alberttate8198 Nah last years SC team was better. They put 5 girls in the top 25 of the draft, including 3 in the top 10. They’ll beat Iowa and win the championship this year, but they should’ve last season. I watched the game last year & some of those “fouls” on SC were ridiculous, Boston was bound to start cooking Iowa otherwise. SC is great this season, but I’d take last years team comfortably. Boston was a monster & would be their best player this year as well. I just hope Iowa keeps it close, I’m expecting a 12-15 point win for SC, but if Clark gets hot & gets some help from Martin & Stuelke they have a chance. I doubt Stuelke will do much against Cardoso though. Still can’t believe they beat SC last year even with the foul trouble, they were 15 points better than Iowa lol
@@Spacewalk11 I think South Carolina wins. Based on how they play this year, they have 3-4 players who can shot the 3, Kitts and Watkins are good alongside Cardosa.
Defensively last year South Carolina was tough, that belt them from being blown out.
ALL WEEK long I heard SC would kill Iowa, I said not if Iowa scores 75 or more cause SC wouldn't be able to keep up with the points. I WAS RIGHT!!!!
Yeah Dawn Staley is angry
Iowa played the game they had to play against a much larger, stronger, deeper team
Clark is like Steph without the illegal screens 😂😂😂
nah this is cap rn
LMAO
Women aren't known for being lockdown defenders mainly great on offense
Caitlyn is AMAZING!! MIDWEST REPRESENT!!
Great game by both squads ... props to SC not folding after some of those late game 3s.
I already knew Iowa would win, Them Girls were not scared at all and were ready! They have a Superstar player in Clark! ❤
She literally the forefront for this sport 🔥
Not saying much, is it? WNBA is dead. The only reason it continues is the NBA helps them out financially. They never even broke even. Let alone earned a profit.
@@trhansen3244 boohoo...so jealous😂😂😂😂
@@jollyj3285 Jealous? How dare you! Why, if my dog had your face I'd shave her ears and teach her to sing karaoke for the song No More Tears.
Dear CBS, NBC, and ABC........you missed your chance to televise a great game.
Clark is such an elite shooter they had to give up the drive every possession. It was hilarious to watch because you can't literally guard her no matter what you do.
And now people think that some how LSU is gonna shut her down 😂😂
She is an elite scorer for sure, but the box score shows that she shot 5-for-17 from behind the arc, so it wasn't exactly elite shooting. But when they go in, it looks great. Those 5 threes that she hit are featured in the highlights reel, but not the 12 misses.
For all of you that don't seem to understand basketball, here are the facts. South Carolina bigs lack feet speed to keep up with Caitlin Clark. As you saw she was running circles around them and then when the quick perimeter players and guards switched up on her, she literally rained 3 pointers on them. South Carolina needs to play her same way NBA defensive teams defend Steph curry, pick her up full court and also trap her to prevent the back door runs she uses to get open. The girl is an elite offensive player with great IQ. Also they need to make her play defense by attacking her relentlessly to get her in foul trouble. Otherwise she will continue torturing them.
that's exactly what happened; steph uses 2 or 3 screens to get free; i hardly saw any sets like that for Iowa. shame.
Whos here trying to figure out who to lay the money line on this Sunday 😂😂
Facts 😂
😂 you already know
Bruhhhh 👋
So what are y'all going with? 😅
Thinkin 250 on Iowa
Caitlin Clark is a Beast. She can shoot from anywhere. AMAZING🔥🔥🔥
The quality of competition in this Final Four remarkable. The ladies are showing they can Ball with the best.
Sc looked so unprepared coming into that game, and Iowa did everything right that game, still think dawn stayley lost them the game
Lady Gamecocks played their usual game. The difference was clearly Caitlin Clark.
@@richardbutler9217 yup there usual game with Aliyah scoring 7 points and #22 scoring 3 points then fouling out, seems pretty usual to me
@@richardbutler9217 oh and not to mention Aliyah not playing at all basically in the first half
I agree she was out coached
@@richardbutler9217 the went 30/77 they don’t play like that and had 50 rebounds the refs jacked a whole bit but Dawn still was out coached even if CC had 60 they should have lost
Clark is an absolute baller, love watching her play.
I went to Auburn, and when I was there the women's team were 2nd in the NCAA 4 out of 5 years. I played pickup with them women a lot, and I have good skills. I am a 6'4" guy (played DIII basketball), and on Auburn women's team I could have started at shooting guard or small forward. I would've gotten CRUSHED inside, as center or power forward, as I am WAY too small. Even though their team was great, they had NO ONE who was even close in ability to Caitlin...NOWHERE close.
She moves smoothly and effortlessly with the ball, and has the vision and passing ability like an NFL quarterback...AMAZING long-ball passes. Her long-distance skills were WAY better than most guys playing college basketball. The only guy I saw in person/played against (pickup) who could shoot more long distance, easily, was Chuck Persons.
She could've started at shooting guard to the vast majority of guy's teams in today's college basketball (counting ALL the 4 year colleges, not just DI). She would be too slow to play point guard, and too small for small forward, but her shooting and passing is the key for the shooting guard position.
We used to watch SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design), who was DIII. They had a girl as backup point guard, as they had no women's team (brand new school). Caitlin could've started at point guard, shooting guard or small forward for them, and they would've won a ton more games. When I played DIII, we played at GA Tech and lost by 4...we led almost the whole game. If Caitlin played for us, as shooting guard, we would have won, EASILY, and that is true even though there was no 3 point line (and no shot clock).
Two of my grandparents were from Iowa (my parents went to Iowa State), and my Michigan grandparent went to Iowa, where his uncle was Professor of Physics at Iowa. He did field events for Iowa Track and Field and qualified for the US Olympic Trials, but didn't have the money to get there by train, so couldn't go. I also used to know the Iowa VB coach. Good to see Iowa showcased...
Clark tonight played the best ladies basketball I’ve ever seen. Masterful.
The great ones find a way. Caitlin Clarke needs a title to cement her greatness. And she survived the handshake line.
Biggest Upset Of The Year
This game was rigged Im a Iowa fan but South Carolina turn the ball over in the last 3 minutes 3 times 😂on purpose the girl was laughing who threw the ball out of bounds multiple times it’s rigged don’t be fool FrFr
@@kingstuntman4616wasn’t rigged iowa had a defensive scheme that south carolina couldn’t figure out
Take your L
Not an upset at all, Iowa plays better team ball, Carolina dominates the boards and the quick put back bucket
@@GeoAce777 correct!
Best player i have seen in Womens College B since Taurasi, Taurasi in UConn was nasty Cheat code skills. Congrats to Iowa ladies
*WHITE GIRLS WIN!!! WHITE GIRL DROPS 40!* ✊✊✊
Swoopes miller bird taurasi the only great wen players I can think of. There's been some good ones but very few great ones. Clark is on another level. All the stats she's breaking swoopes is tied with her or had and that was early 90s
@@kckillakrack9714 WHITE GIRLS DEFEAT THE BLACKS!!!!! ✊✊✊
Don't forget about Maya Moore.
@@BillPhillips2000 WHITES WIN WHITES WIN WHITES WIN!!!!
It's incredible how much Iowa is doing with what appears to be a single pick and roll option play.
wow what a game. Clark has such a fast release. Iowa is solid in the pick and roll game great offense.
Iowa had a great game plan. 4 in the box at times to limit interior damage by SC. Iowa just played great front to back. The bench help from big #44 gave quality minutes as well and I never saw Marshall put on her Martin-like D game on full display like this. Just a great game plan to slay mighty SC.
Tennessee fan, and cheering hard for Iowa this March Madness! Ultimate respect for Gabbie Marshall’s defensive performance 💯 Your contribution was critical for this game win. It’s easy to get caught up in watching the scorers and beautiful plays but your game play was phenomenal. Go get that championship!!!
Gabbie was sensational!
I've never been this entertained watching women's basketball and OMG, Caitlin Clark is built different!
Clark played one of the best games I've ever seen from a player playing their sport.
i know CC is amazing but my god is czinano good! absolute masterclass down low! beautiful beautiful moves!