Iowa Lisa Bluder WIN over LSU in Elite 8, plus Caitlin Clark, Sydney Affolter and Kate Martin

Iowa head women's basketball coach Lisa Bluder spoke with the media following her Hawkeyes win over LSU in the Elite 8. Plus Caitlin Clark, Sydney Affolter and Kate Martin.
Kim Mulkey, Angel Reese, LSU.

[@rkbllc]

I thought I would never say this but........I enjoy women's basketball more than men's. Great shooting and passing and no 7'3" centers.

[@huiz3839]

I agree, it's crazy. I grew up watching the pistons "bad boys". Seen Jordan a lot of times. Early 80's magic la bird. Bos. Now I'm watching woman's basketball. Wow.

[@kerronhackshaw3632]

Whatever Iowa only won because lsu had to carry hvl all season aka the queen of missed shots and turnovers,lsu would have reached further if they never brought her over there because in all history I never seen a #1 transfer pick totally underperform for an entire season! She probably came there just to make lsu struggle more because that's literally been her only contribution

[@janetsaeger8439]

Oh yea, Women are Really Really good, and a joy to watch at high school level too. They must get more TV time and not just on cable. men's is too predictable, dribble up the court attempt a 3.

[@DuffmaneB]

The SC center is 7’2

[@terryhawk5662]

I just started watching women’s basketball bc of seeing Caitlyn on the news. Boy I wish I had her mind set and confidence when I was a kid.

[@KB3TLE]

This was one hell of a game - hard fought excellent effort by both teams in this one. The team play was exceptional and really was the difference in my mind. LSU was a tough opponent and played very hard as well - and until the very end.

[@LeleCarswell]

this LSU fan is cheering for y'all to win it all!

[@BobMiller-rg3qw]

1❤

[@tammyallen8205]

It takes a Team to WIN A GAME. CATLIN CLARK DID NOT WIN IT ALONE. Iowa University Hawkeyes have very Good Basketball Players who made this a Win & Victory with this Game & all the Others too. Great Job Martin & Marshall & Suelke & the Others too. Your Work & Playing & input & Making Points & Your Offenses & Defenses & being Team Players all helped you guys to win & be again in the Final Four in 2024. I wish I could of heard more Questions & Comments from the Other 2 Hawkeye Players. We know Catlin Clark is an Elite Player. And made History . But, Iowa Hawkeyes Are A Team & have many Other Players who help Catlin Clark to shine. This is coming from a LSU great Fan.

[@user-oj1yw9sz7h]

And she gave credit to every single teammate. Do not blame Caitlin if the reporter direct the question to her.

[@7thfret.]

So I guess Kate Martin didn't play? Gee, Caitlin was good, but Kate Martin KILLED IT! Give her some respect!

[@FreeWorldDSM]

They only have covered Caitlin’s Wooden Stick this entire series and bball year 😂

[@johnet22]

Did you not watch the press conference???

[@7thfret.]

​@@johnet22 Sure did. Did you?

[@bobharris9651]

Congratulations Hawkeyes

[@rebeccastone3301]

It was THE MOST AMAZING GAME I’ve ever watched … ❤ Kudos to Iowa & LSU

[@lamontjohnson2230]

These girls speak very well and they also played a great game

[@SC-qd1nq]

Speak well as opposed to whom? Teams who don't fit your preference or background? Really? Speak well?

[@GilEngelhardt]

Hard core LSU fan here. Nothing but respect for all of these Ladies and what fun it was to see the amazing talent on that court compete. The generational talent of Caitlin Clark is just jaw-dropping and such a pleasure to behold. Ladies, no matter the outcome of this game or future games, you have elevated Women's sports to great new heights. Don't give any credence to brain dead adults who are simply jealous of your successes and accomplishments, the way you have altered Women's sports, hopefully forever. And, by all means, I gotta say it.. keep biological men out of your locker rooms! There. I said it. You Geaux Ladies! Great job! And finish the job, Hawkeyes!

[@hollyjones8775]

Uconn fan by heart but Iowa all the way this yr! You can do it! BELIEVE IN YOURSELVES

[@amandasefton2451]

Amazing game!!!! IOWA!!!!!❤

[@donaldhadley249]

This is so much different from LSU post game .We are actually hearing about the game and what the players thought.

[@robinrobinson2354]

Definitely different. The LSU girls were ask more questions, not just Angel

[@1970sRacing]

great win coach--good luck the rest of the way!

[@joshuaschmitz]

Wow could nobody ask questions to the other players?

[@rondaward7602]

Literally said this throughout the player questions. SMH

[@7thfret.]

I said the same thing!

[@richardmillee7116]

Yeah, but Caitlin Clark is the goat 😂

[@27gts]

I am an LSU fan- but- for any team to beat my team- am grateful it is Iowa! Best of luck to the Hawkeyes in their match in the Final 4 vs UConn! whole team deserves another 'kick at the can' in a championship game- imagine if it ended up being South Carolina!!! think it would blow last year's rating out the window- think the Gamecocks will be going into that final with a huge 'chip on their shoulders' after what Iowa did to South Carolina in the '23 final 4- those wounds are still fresh for South Carolina!

[@mojo_phee]

Yeah I agree.

[@richardmillee7116]

Don’t worry LSU just recruited the new Caitlin Clark for next season, she averages 33 points per game 😂, she also turned down Iowa.

[@user-uq9nn8be6b]

Coach Lisa, you got this one! respectful from me LSU, Catlin is one thing, but the way you beat us down the floor is disappointing, whatever your game plan was, it was excused flawlessly!!! Good luck!!

[@donald9067]

Caitlyn Is A Beast She Earned Her Respect

[@brucescott9556]

I'm a woman's basketball fan,because of this team.........

[@winonacarrington3255]

Great game hawks

[@DearEvette]

Great game ladies

[@Insertwittypunchlinehere]

Congratulations on the deserved win. Clark is truly special but they did not guard her at all. Hailey was a bad choice.

[@trudytrujillo4035]

Omg the other girls should get some questions!!

[@walterbrob]

Clark basically said, it didn't matter who 8:55 put on me they couldnt guard me

[@hollyjones8775]

It’s true dude

[@hollyjones8775]

Every coach knows they can’t stop her they have all said it.

[@IBrickSquadI]

great game

[@BobMiller-rg3qw]

Been cool if Caitlin did a Larry Bird and said "why don't you ask the other 2 what they think."

[@lindacox4188]

Is this just the CC show let some of the other girls speak too

[@kimberlyhodge2753]

Who the hell said Iowa ain’t got the offense, that lady lying

[@jackfanning7952]

Iowa focused on outplaying, outsmarting, outcoaching and outclassing LSU. Play the game on the court, not on social media.

[@user-gn3wq1mt7g]

America's team(the team that's there for the national anthem) advances. Thank you, Iowa, for showing the proper respect for our flag, from a veteran. Since LSU couldn't take 3 minutes to disrupt their routine to honor the flag, maybe now they can find time to attend the funeral of a service member and notice their, "flag draped coffin."

[@beckyumphrey2626]

America's Team!!!!

[@Robert-uc5pb]

You mean White America's team? I think UConn,SC, and NC State would disagree. Put the Great White Hope aside. It's a lot of basketball left and some damn good teams out there. Just hope and pray this year's headlines doesn't read, "Iowa comes up short again"🫡

[@antoineb9371]

Both of y’all shut the hell up and just enjoy good basketball lol

[@LadyK007]

@@Robert-uc5pb🎯💯

[@kimroybarrett6705]

If Clark beat LSU, take down UConn and beat south C in finals then she can retire from basketball no point going to the WNBA😂

[@AndrewWells-fi3we]

That never happened

[@gnphillips5481]

youre delusional if you think iowa is gonna beat this year's south carolina.

[@Robert-uc5pb]

​@@gnphillips5481I don't know. I love SC but they better be careful with NC State. NC State got some Dawgs in Saniya Rivers and Aziah James

[@gnphillips5481]

@@Robert-uc5pb nah, nc state is gonna get torn to pieces just like unc did. now that iowa is in the final 4, those sc girls cant wait to get to them! iowa stole their championship last year. paopao, tess, fulwiley, and sakima are the only ones who didnt witness it firsthand. but the rest of the team...and dawn... my man, there will be blood!

[@Robert-uc5pb]

@@gnphillips5481 I hope you're right,bruh,but basketball is a game of matchups and I watched that NC State vs Texas and Aziah James and Saniya Rivers are some Dawgs. And can't forget about Collins. She can shoot that 3. Dawn is going to have to play with that lineup against them for sure. They can't be taken lightly. Also you got to look at how the Lady Gamecocks get complacent like they did against TN and Indiana who they had down by 22 points at one time. All it takes is one slip up

[@richardmillee7116]

LSU just landed the new Caitlin Clark fir next season, viewership will be on the up when Caitlin leaves😂

[@jaybird2593]

i love IOWA BUT. SOUTH CAROLINA MAN.WOW .

[@brandonleemoss]

Honestly they're super scary😊

[@Steve-cj9hd]

C.clark blew LSU away Reese is not even in her league.lsu fell apart c.clark was way to good 41 points amazing 😮

[@72stones43]

Don’t like teams that allow dirty playing of the game of basketball, right on Iowa girls, they beat on you, this game you beat the NCAA and their bias officials. What happened in Indiana, just didn’t feel it?

[@philliswheatley5925]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 the 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🎉

[@purrehype]

Am I for real first comment lol

[@beckyumphrey2626]

No, I was..

[@Steve-cj9hd]

Juju who take lessons from c.clark the world's best basketball 🏀 player 3 points baby

[@SC-qd1nq]

Coach Blunder only cares about her paycheck and the Clark hype. I feel bad for the 90% of the team who serves as bench warmers and passers for Clark. She should be ashamed of what she let the program turn into.

[@lindacox4188]

Soo rite the coach and girls looks a lot like guys. B real girl this game was a rivalry and we all no Angel was hurt. Angel gave no excuse, CC played well

[@williamseale]

Go gamecocks

[@brandonleemoss]

Their the best 🎉

[@trudytrujillo4035]

You won’t win… it’s all SC

[@raywilliams1590]

The coach and team look like guys