No. 14 Indiana vs No. 4 Iowa | Big Ten | 2.22.24

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - February 22nd, 2024
Senior guard Sara Scalia and graduate student forward Mackenzie Holmes combined for 49 points as No. 14 Indiana upended No. 4 Iowa inside Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Thursday night, 86-69.
KEY MOMENTS
It was a tightly contested first quarter, featuring six ties and six lead changes alone in the first quarter. Indiana took the edge as sophomore guard Lexus Bargesser hit a buzzer beating jumper to give her team a 23-22 lead.
The Hoosiers came into the second quarter to push an 11-point lead, 44-33, at the break led by sophomore guard Yarden Garzon who put up eight points. Indiana's defense held the Hawkeyes to just 11 points in the quarter and just 36.4 percent from the floor.
Indiana came out strong in the second half, going on a 7-0 run in the first four minutes. Senior guard Sydney Parrish hit back-to-back three pointers as the lead ballooned to as many as 17 with 4:27 remaining in the third. Iowa chipped away at the lead, cutting it to as few as eight at the end of the third.
Garzon sank an early three pointer, sparking a Hoosier 7-0 run to start fourth.
NOTABLE
IU improves to 14-0 overall at home on the season with Thursday night's victory. It's currently the longest active home win streak in the Big Ten.
With the win, Holmes becomes the program's all-time winningest player with 119 career victories, surpassing former teammate Grace Berger (2018-23) who had 118.
Indiana splits the series with the Hawkeyes for the season.
Three players for Indiana hit double figures - Scalia (25), Holmes (24), and Garzon (15).
Garzon and Moore-McNeil led the team in assists with five each as the Hoosiers passed out 20 assists on the evening, its 12th game dishing out 20 or more dimes.
Holmes led the Hoosiers in rebounds, pulling down nine against the Hawkeyes as the Hoosiers won the battle on the boards, 42-33.
Indiana won the battle on the glass, outrebounding Iowa 42 to 33.
The Hoosiers shot 52 percent from the field and 43 percent from 3-point range in the win.
IU posted a season-high nine blocks in the victory behind four from Holmes and two each from Garzon and Parrish.
QUOTABLE
Indiana head coach Teri Moren
"Wow, I think as we represent our program, all three of us up here, we would need to first start by just talking about the crowd and just how grateful we are. We knew it and people have said the 'Caitlin Clark effect' and that's probably has somewhat to do with it, but I also think that our fanbase has continue to come out and support us. So once again, we are really just grateful for that. I thought our guys from the jump, really, really got after it defensively. I think we made everything very difficult for Caitlin Clark tonight and that's hard to do. She's a phenomenal player, but I think maybe the most important thing we felt like we did at halftime was we kept (Kate) Martin, we kept Molly Davis, (Hannah) Stuelke, we kept them relatively quiet and that was the key. Going into it, that did not happen when we went to their place and I thought tonight at halftime we were pleased with the way we had guarded those other pieces that they have on the floor. But you guys know this, Monday was really hard for us. It was a disappointing performance. None of us were happy we got back on Tuesday before film, they had a player team meeting, which they have often, and we came out and had one of our best practices of the year. You could just tell that they wanted to make this thing right tonight and there were so many moments during the game, and we tried to just continue to try to win four minute segments of the game. That's what we're trying to do throughout, especially in the first half. You have to get off to a good start against Iowa, but you know incredible performances by all these guys, and I haven't even looked at the stat sheet but certainly Sarah and Mackenzie were great but they would all tell you that they had help you. We had 20 assists, which means we're sharing the ball, but I thought defensively we were just terrific. I'm really proud of our team and the way they responded."
UP NEXT
Indiana heads to Northwestern in a Tuesday night matchup inside Welsh Ryan Arena at 7 p.m. ET on BTN.

[@704M]

Only time I seen the refs call Caitlyn for that push off was vs LSU in the finals. She’s a great player but I’m tired of seeing that.

[@jazzyj6640]

This game had so much energy 🙌🏿

[@bobf5360]

too bad the calling in this game was so poor. It was like the announcers were unaware of the score the entire second half. All they could do was jizz off when Clark did something.

[@anthonyjeter4643]

Great Game for the Hoosiers...Iowa offense literally focuses on one player...defense remains a weakness going into March.

[@calvincertified]

Caitlyn has no help

[@TheTigah]

When Marshall is Iowa's best defender, they have massive problems.

[@prettyugly]

And away we go. ​@@calvincertified

[@AlexOtto]

This was the game that I knew Iowa was going to lose from the beginning

[@politicallil7060]

How dod you know do tell

[@AlexOtto]

@@politicallil7060 after Iowa lost to KState I had a funny feeling that this was the other game they were going to lose. The losses at Ohio State and at Nebraska threw me off.

[@TheTigah]

@@politicallil7060 . . . Iowa struggles against good balanced teams. I knew IU blew it in their game at Iowa. It was one of the only games this season against GOOD teams that Iowa's team stepped up besides Clark in production. I knew it would be different at Indiana.

[@countyboy3988]

I warned everyone about this game and they acted like I was stupid 😂😂

[@user-xk9dl8xw8l]

I have always appreciated Sara Scalia, since the days of the HS games against Paige Bueckers's Hopkins, good then and even more today, but not knowing much about Indiana I was really impressed by Garzon. As always, thanks for the video and the additional information

[@WomensBasketballAlliance]

I went to high school in Minnesota and appreciate the love for Stillwater and Hopkins HS!! Minnesota continues to produce elite players!!

A dominant win for IU and I'd like to thank you Hoosier ladies for knuckling down and playing with some real grit for a change. Now you know what it takes, so keep playing with that chip on your shoulder.

[@JyJy92]

clark and the showboating came back to bite her lol and her attitude towards the refs is classless

[@jazzbtfw9432]

She’s always classless especially when there loosing if I was a coach I wouldn’t want her on my team idc how good she is her attitude sucks and she’s a ball hog

[@TheTigah]

Clark thinks she's the 4th referee on the floor.

[@ivoryowens1228]

They Cheat For CC Cuz That Move She Did At 8:20-8:25, That Shud Have Been An Offensive Foul But They Gave Her The Bucket When She CLEARLY Pushed That Girl!

[@waldolydecker8118]

Clark is like Trump...the rules don't apply to her...she's ABOVE the rules and every other player. Lots of similarities between the two ecosystems and their followings. Most refs are intimidated to go against Clark because of the fan threat or job security backlash just as many Judges and government authorities have been intimidated to go against Trump over the years because of similar threats or job security backlashes. Other than Clark, no other player's followers pose such physical harm or job threat. Rule against Clark at your own peril.

Yeah that push off by Clark was so obvious and the ref stood right there watching and called a foul on IU. That was pathetic.

[@anthonytaylor7928]

She pushes off a lot the coaches have got to start calling the refs out on it like mulkey did in the championship

[@ivoryowens1228]

Exactly Because Thats Some BS...@@anthonytaylor7928

[@bjchit]

Not to mention that travel she had when she fell to the floor with two hands on the ball.

[@stressypoo911]

The ref is on Iowa side but who cares they lost haha

[@gman24fan]

That was an Offensive Foul on Clark that was a Blown call by the Ref. Late in 1st qtr

[@isadorealire5722]

The Hawkeyes just looked cold from the start. They have to know that every opponent is going to give them their best. Got to make those bunnies as well.

[@TheTigah]

EXPOSED. Box & 1 and face guard Clark everywhere. She was gassed. Reminded me a bit of Luther guarding her in Q2, Q3 and Q4 in the championship last season.

[@user-fb9qe8lw8w]

Great performance Indiana! Congrats ladies

[@iamgreatnow7218]

CC is a goon!

[@VeraxMusic]

Much more exciting than the NBA all star game

[@rustynail1071]

*Ohio State@Iowa (March 3rd)🎯🎯🎯*

I would absolutely LOVE to see OSU come in and hand them another huge loss. That would make my day!

[@OriginalJohnDoeFakersBeware]

Aside of one game this year, Iowa doesn't have an offense past Clark shooting randomly from all over the court and an occassional fancy pass assist to a teammate. They don't take time setting up plays.

[@TheTigah]

The Iowa win vs Indiana at Iowa was the only game this season against a GOOD team where there was more offensive production than just Clark and one other player.

[@patsnation8427]

As great as Caitlin is, I don't see Iowa going deep in the tournament.

[@TheTigah]

Iowa is a one trick pony.

[@waldolydecker8118]

@@TheTigah- 4 tricks, 'cause the refs are usually too intimidated not to support Clark

[@TheTigah]

@@waldolydecker8118 . . . yes, it's all a scam -- the polls, the seedings and refs.

[@TheTigah]

@@waldolydecker8118 . . . It's all a scam. From the selection committee to the AP voters to the B1G refs.

[@EricAKATheBelgianGuy]

I'm with you on this one. I think Kate Martin is the other big weapon for Iowa. Gabbie Marshall has been struggling recently, and Hannah Stuelke isn't where Monika Czinano was during her Iowa years. Molly Davis has had her moments, but she can be inconsistent, including this game. 18 points in the first game between these two, only three this time.

[@Ashley-cr4tf]

Indiana played like their life depended on it. As soon as I saw this upload I knew this was gonna be a hassle for the Hawkeyes. Defensively the effort was there, but man..WE’VE GOTS TO REBOUND. The other team out rebounded the HECK out of us. Great game from both sides! Thank you for the great uploads🎉

[@anthonytaylor7928]

Great game from both sides this was a frickin blowout.they held the great white hope to only four points in the second half

[@tongatours]

Good ass game indiana, this is love for basketball and passion not that shit in the nba. Clark thinks she's Jordan but really she's lebum, she caused them the game.

[@waldolydecker8118]

"lebum" led 3 different franchises to championship titles, azz wipe - no other player in the 80 year history of the NBA has accomplished that feat. Remember that fact next time your alleged brain manufactures your next bright idea. Jordan left Chicago and won nothing playing for the Wizards.

[@larryhammelman3424]

WBA thanks for bringing this game to us. I think both teams started very well, but Indiana stepped up and broke Iowa down , and played a very very good game on both ends of the court, Well done !!

[@tmvjtmgnqtm]

You’re fast. Thank you as always.

[@JyJy92]

Iowa plays no defense that won't work out for them come tournament time...

[@prettyugly]

If this is what Iowa have to offer, they won't go far in March.

[@disneyforthewin]

This comment didnt age well

[@traceyjones76]

Great game,, start to finish!

[@nataliejordan5179]

One lady can’t beat a team 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@waldolydecker8118]

Yes she can...because ESPN said she's doing things in the game that NO ONE has ever done before...and when they say something on ESPN, then it's gotta be true! Right?

[@waldolydecker8118]

@@robertpalmer3705 - lol

[@naomirushi9278]

Indiana had a balance team effort in both ends of the floor. Their backcourt is amazing

[@user-gn3wq1mt7g]

Iowa gave up way too many easy layups. If that's the best their defense can play then they will not make it to the final four, with or without Caitlin Clark. Iowa should drop at least 3 spots after this poor performance.

[@waldolydecker8118]

Even if Iowa loses the rest of their regular season games, the ESPN bracketologist will STILL give Iowa an undeserved #1 NCAA tournament seed. That decision was made BEFORE the season even started and nothing is going to get in the way of that decision.

[@anthonytaylor7928]

I think they have another but whooping coming from Ohio State but u could be right. But if not they will make it easier for them to advance tho

[@waldolydecker8118]

@@anthonytaylor7928 - Exactly...that is their goal...keep the publicity train rolling.

[@anerby1]

In March, Caitlin would get the last 😂😂😂😂

[@jcline87]

Iowa with their lowest point total in what feels like eons.

[@TruthtellerToMitches4888]

Iowa's coach needs to use mandy davis more

[@jtarse]

So many great moments in this game: 1. The supposed goat dribbled into a wall and ended up on her arse and expected a call 2. Sydney Parrish gently setting the ball down after a made bucket 3. The supposed goat pushing off constantly to create space for her (edge of logo) 3; this is not a great moment but moreso me pointing out her offensive (in more ways than 1) fouls not being called 4. Yarden Garzon blocking the supposed goat 5. The supposed goat tryna be all hard and gangsta with Yarden Garzon while running into her on the drive; the supposed goat don't want that smoke, else she will get smoked 6. And finally, Indy hanging the L on the Univ of Iowa Hawk-Clarks

[@jazzbtfw9432]

Well said🤭

[@tinkerpertao8383]

Caitlyn C have 2 work on stamina N endurance. always slowing down in almost every ball possession. good defense shut down of CC. wonder if CC could deliver same performance in WNBA, when she faces in your face defense.

[@sterry1982]

Where's NC STATE games?

[@isgoww]

Indiana needs to work on their defense but other than that they're pretty tough.

[@bobf5360]

Iowa averages 80+ points a game, but only scored 69 in this one. What part of defense are you not seeing? I particularly liked the box and 1 defense.

[@isgoww]

@@bobf5360 that don’t mean nothing they still need to work on their defense because they let Iowa blow pass them too many times.

[@wsetyler9375]

@8:04 probably worst call ever

[@Dingle051554]

Refs doing their job. NCAA gets more money milking Iowa. NBA with LA even worse.

[@lastonestanding3417]

Iowa fans will defend Clark, of course, and they should. However, should she score more than Pete Maravich, she will not have broken his record on the basis of one factor - Maravich never had a 3 point line. If PM had a three point line, his scoring record would be untouchable. Don't come back with all kinds of shots-per-game, assists, and whatever else mumbo jumbo. Just on sheer numbers, Maravich is all time, no three point line.

[@TheTigah]

Add Maravich's 800+ points from his freshman season, and Clark ain't even close. Pete averaged over 40 PPG every year.

[@lastonestanding3417]

@TheTigah Yes! thanks for that, Tigah! Maravich set the record in 3 yrs!!

[@TheTigah]

@@lastonestanding3417 . . . If women in sport are going to start using their games to break records that MEN set against MEN, they are opening a can of worms that will backfire all over them. Not to mention the fact that they are trying to compare 44 ppg over 3 years with 32 ppg in 4 years. It's nonsense.

[@countyboy3988]

​@@TheTigahbro just chill does it really threaten your manhood that damn bad geez 💀💀

[@TheTigah]

@@countyboy3988 . . . I'm not your bro. You chill. Do my comments threaten your manhood that bad? Geez.

[@jouzou4311]

What a bad game IWOA , I think they were busy for the celebration so they don’t focus on the next game , now they are among the team already lost 4 this season

[@anerby1]

Caitlin clark could totally take 54.....

[@staintedcards]

still got ohio state once more sunday is illinois who blew out indiana then got smashed by was it nebraska or ohio state is anybody beating south carolina this year? can LSU beat them in the final SEC championship game? we know ohio state or indiana will end playing iowa again in the big ten title game Maybe? im not even sure iowa makes the title game

[@Dingle051554]

Just watched South Carolina beat LSU. If UCONN or IOWA get to the final due to NCAA/ref manipulation (seeding, calls….) then all is ….

[@dalefrancis6787]

Iowa will not make the final four this year. They have only on consistent player. Clark, and if they don't get other player involved, it will be a disappointing season. Indiana has Iowas number. It won't be long. Other teams will have it also.

[@h25c1]

I have a feeling next year will look like an unranked season for iowa

[@darrellrousu1390]

Goes to show u that Clark is all about herself and not the team ,way to go Catlin quit on your team

[@anthonytaylor7928]

I root against Clark but I have to disagree she has the greenlight from her coach to take those shots but she does see the floor well and finds her teammates pretty good

[@joshpetersen9528]

@@anthonytaylor7928 Finds her teammates "pretty good" ... Biggest understatement I've seen in some time.

[@RGibson116]

I support WBB and ❤ to watch strong match ups, but this was a straight up beat down🙏!!!

[@joshpetersen9528]

Not as bad as the beatdown at Carver last month.

[@sugarqueen8332]

@@joshpetersen9528 sadly that was last month, you're supposed to improve as you get closer to march

[@offandrunning8771]

Ugly uniforms for Indiana.

[@anthonytaylor7928]

I thought they were practice jerseys

[@lyellclare9365]

22 has an off day, Iowa loose, simple.

[@sharonbunge4045]

Katelyn Clark overrated

[@TheTigah]

Actually, it is Iowa that is overrated. Polls and the committee keep propping up a so-so Iowa team because of Clark.

[@Dingle051554]

Paige Bueckers: Hold my can of spinach!

[@christinalarkin3866]

NCAA Box score says Marshall scored 2 points going 0-5 from the arc and I just watched her sink a 3.

[@waldolydecker8118]

Those points were mandatory assigned to Clark's total. Team rule. All players have to agree to donate points and ball possessions to Clark, otherwise you won't play. Remember, Iowa is about the "Clark Show"...others just have minor roles.

[@prepre1976]

all the pushing off is crazy..On another not this was a great day