Maryland vs No. 3 Iowa | Big Ten | 2.3.24

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The third-ranked Iowa women’s basketball team continued Big Ten play on the road defeating Maryland, 93-85, on Saturday night inside a sold-out XFINITY Center. Iowa improved to 21-2 this season and 10-1 in conference play.
All-American, Caitlin Clark recorded a double-double finishing with 38 points, 12 assists, and six rebounds. Molly Davis went 7-of-11 from the field recording 17 points and Kate Martin also recorded a double-double, the fifth of her career.
The Hawkeyes lead the Terps, 27-19, and out rebounded them 13-8 after the first quarter.
Clark had a quarter-high 14 points. Iowa continued to roll through the second quarter scoring 25 to lead, 52-38 at the half.
Maryland went on a 23-2 run in the third quarter to cut to take the 63-61 lead. The Hawkeyes responded with a 10-1 run at the end of the third to take back the lead. Iowa maintained control throughout the fourth to close out the game.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES
- National Player of the Year candidate, Caitlin Clark, registered her 17th career game with 35+ points, 5+ assists, and 5+ rebounds which is the most in college women’s basketball since 2009.
- Clark recorded 38 points, a season-high 12 assists, and six rebounds in tonight’s action. It was her 55th career double-double which is tied for fifth on the Big Ten’s all-time list.
- Clark is the only player in the country with 720+ points, 170+ assists, and 150+ rebounds.
- Iowa tied a school record in the first quarter with seven threes.
- Lisa Bluder picked up the first win of her tenure in against the Terps in College Park.
- UI is 36-4 in Big Ten action since Feb. 9, 2022.
- Iowa is 16-5 in its last 21 road games.
- The Hawkeyes won their first game against Maryland in College Park since the 1992-93 season.
- Iowa has officially broken an attendance record or sold-out away from Carver-Hawkeye Arena in 30-of-32 games this season.
- It was Clark’s 51st career game with 30+ points in her career, the most in men’s or women’s college basketball history over the last 25 seasons.
- Kate Martin has registered double figures in 15 of the last 19 contests.
- Martin record her fifth career double-double and third of the season which is a career-best.
- At halftime, Molly Davis recorded 12 points (5-5FG, 2-2 3FG), three rebounds and two assists.
- Davis recorded her second-best shooting performance as an Iowa Hawkeye with 17 points.
- In five out of the last seven games, Clark has shot 100% from the charity stripe.
- In six out of the last seven games, Clark has made six or more 3-pointers.
- Clark has scored 20+ points in 108-of-123 career games which is the most in program history.
- Iowa has won 14 out of its last 15 against Big Ten foes.
- Since 2020-21, Iowa has scored 80+ points on 96 occasions which is the best nationally.
- The Hawkeyes have scored 80+ points in 19 contests this year.
- Since 2020-21, the Hawkeyes lead the country in games with 90+ points. (51)
- Clark kept her alive streak of 81 consecutive games making a 3-point basket. (NCAA best)
- Clark is the first Division-I player to record 3,300+ points, 900+ assists, and 800+ rebounds in a career.
- Iowa owns the longest active streak in the AP Top 5 at 14 consecutive weeks.
QUOTING P. SUE BECKWITH, MD, HEAD COACH LISA BLUDER
“Congratulations to Maryland on an outstanding atmosphere. It was loud in there, it was hard to communicate, they did a great job getting behind the team at the right time. I’m really happy with this victory. We had four people with double figures, and Caitlin did natural Caitlin things which are spectacular.”

[@tmvjtmgnqtm]

Thank you for editing in a way that the commentating/audio is still continuous when there are cuts to the next play. Subtle but much appreciated touch.

[@WomensBasketballAlliance]

You are a Connoisseur of Life and we appreciate your refined eye/ears!!

[@704M]

Maryland actually had a chance, good game! 👏🏾Clark is just unbelievable man.

[@Nocturnal11Guy]

Caitlin is something else! My goodness.

[@jdneely9939]

For ALL those saying Maryland played against Iowa n the refs read the damn box score, Iowa had 15 fouls n Maryland had 14. Iowa simply out played Maryland n won. No ref to blame, Iowa rebounded at key times n scored on those second chances. Idiotic to blame game on refs when your team was actually called for one less foul.

[@moptopmoptop8]

🎉 Great Game Caitlin Clark Hands down!!! MAN DOWN!!! MAMA they're GO THAT SUPER WOMAN 👩

[@jomi3398]

I cant be the only one who noticed that Clark was pushing some players on the Maryland team

[@Rainy2255]

Wah wah wah I also bet you didn’t notice all the times that Caitlin is hit by dirty plays

[@whoneedstoknow]

C.C….is by far the best player in the world

[@AlexOtto]

31:29 THE DAGGER

[@TheBlackWizardADOS]

I recognize Iowa has a target on their back, so they get a performance out of teams that others dont get. But they really need to watch their D. They have huge leads and let a lot of points go. I love the Hawks, but that's a trend I've noticed. Obviously this was a great game though!

[@luch6852]

Maryland precisa urgentemente de uma Center. Aqui no Brasil tem muitas garotas Center que gostariam de jogar em Maryland com certeza.

[@HigherThinking]

He said “isn’t that a travel?” “HOME COOKING” 🤣🤣😩

[@danielpires8940]

No, but it was a foul on Clark at 8:16 pushing the player out of bounds right in front of the Ref with no call at all, and without a comment about it from the announcers. Maryland is at home and the announcers are favoring Iowa. Smh. The Refs have been cheating for Iowa all season.

[@jdneely9939]

And Maryland didn't get away with any fouls tonight? Just so ya know Iowa was actually called for one more foul then Maryland was in the game. This ISN'T on the refs, Iowa hit key shots n won a good game don't ruin it with your pathetic blame the ref pathetic, lame, stal,n idiotic excuses.

[@danielpires8940]

@@jdneely9939 : No the Refs call key fouls to help them win the game. Iowa shouldn't be ranked in top 15, the Refs have been cheating for them.

[@joshanderson5164]

@@danielpires8940 Sure Jan.

[@TrentonO3000]

@@danielpires8940 You're right, all of the refs have been cheating for Iowa. All season, every game. Congratulations, you've unlocked the conspiracy.

[@jasonstarr6419]

Clark is the Manu Ginobili of NCAA basketball. If she goes WNBA, heck, I'd buy tickets to those games!

[@ryanstrahle]

That pass at 16:15 though.... god damn.

[@Magnus055]

😮 Maryland team were hacks, fouled nearly ever possession, the refs keep them in the game. Otherwise most of the Maryland team would of fouled out. I'm just glad no one was seriously injured.

[@renaldolugo497]

Maryland walked alot which was never called

[@MREARL62]

Great Great game

[@anthonyjeter4643]

Maryland had a chance to beat Iowa....lack of transitional defense, lack of points from the bench and no real rim protection. Clark's style of play is parallel to Sabrina Ionescu. I do not see Iowa going to the Final 4 given the tenacious style and pace of defense played by the SEC / ACC teams.

[@douglaswalters396]

Even without the next best ball handler, passer And someone who can space the floor in Molly D, they put up a fight in the championship. Never count out Caitlin and crew

[@rossrreyes]

The Iowa Bigs have Zero presence in the paint. If they aren’t able to score at least they can work on rebounding.

[@leoncarlson4537]

Iowa some how out rebounded Maryland 48 to 32.

[@lindsaymathews5127]

Hello? IOWA has NO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS! and South Carolina has TWO! UCONN has 11 - ELEVEN!

[@sixfootbear]

Iowa made it to the final last year.This year it has new blood in the team and has only lost one game.They had four team members in double figures in this game.Miss Clarke is filling stadiums.Her team are winning games. I have very little interest in basketball as a sport yet I sat and watched an American female college game..And it was a thing of wonder..

[@harrykern616]

So what, what's your point? Lots of teams never won a national championship. Just app reciate the fact that their fun to watch. No other team is putting fans in stands like Iowa, selling out everywhere they go. Just enjoy womens basketball.

[@marksauce2383]

Maryland doing some serious hacking! Iowa facing Maryland and the refs. 😮

[@marksauce2383]

But, they have Caitlin Clark, superstar! She put women's college hoops in the national spotlight. Great for everybody!

[@danielpires8940]

The Refs and the NCAA will make certain that this changes this season. They'll both make sure Iowa wins a Championship this season for sure. The very first trip on offense down the court for Maryland, they got fouled by Clark and instead called a travel against the opposing player, when it was clear Clark's feet were not set. The entire game saw call after call made against Maryland to keep them from winning. Iowa should have at least 4-5 losses but for the Refs cheating for them.