Northwestern vs No. 3 Iowa | Big Ten | 1.31.24

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The third-ranked University of Iowa women’s basketball team rolled to a 1110-74 road victory at Northwestern on Wednesday night inside a sold-out Welsh Ryan Arena. The Hawkeyes improve to 20-2 overall and 9-1 in conference play this season.
All-American Caitlin Clark had a game-high 35 points, 10 assists and six rebounds. Sophomore Hannah Stuelke finished with nearly a double-double, scoring 17 points and grabbing nine rebounds. Kate Martin had 16 points and Gabbie Marshall went 4-for-5 from the 3-point range to add 12 points to the Iowa total.
The Hawkeyes came out on top with a 24-15 lead after the first. Clark and Stuelke lead Iowa with 10 points apiece. Iowa continued to roll through the second quarter, building a 47-32 lead at the half.
Iowa ran away with it in the third, going on a 26-18 run, while limiting the Wildcats on a three-plus minute scoring drought in the midst of the third. Iowa went on a 12-3 run in the fourth, shooting 73.7 percent from the field and 62.5 percent from 3 to close out the game.
The Hawkeyes scored more than 20 points in all four quarters, and led all but the first three minutes of the game.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES
- National Player of the Year candidate, Caitlin Clark, became the Big Ten’s all-time leading scorer and is now second on the NCAA’s all-time scoring list surpassing Jackie Stiles (Missouri State) and Kelsey Mitchell (Ohio State).
- Clark recorded 35 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds in tonight’s action. It was her 54th career double-double which is good for sixth on the Big Ten’s all-time list.
- Clark is the only player in the country with 700+ points, 160+ assists, and 150+ rebounds.
- Clark registered her 16th career game with 35+ points, 5+ assists, and 5+ rebounds which is the most in college women’s basketball since 2009.
- Lisa Bluder extended her career-best streak of eight consecutive 20-win seasons. Only C. Vivian Stringer had a longer streak, with 10 consecutive 20+ win seasons.
- It was the sixth 100-point outing for Iowa this season.
- UI is 35-4 in Big Ten action since Feb. 9, 2022.
- Iowa is 15-5 in its last 20 road games.
- The Hawkeyes have won four straight against the Wildcats.
- 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 50th 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 14 of the last 18 contests.
- Martin has scored 15+ points in 10 games this season which is a career-high.
- Martin finished with 16 points, five rebounds, and four assists.
- Hannah Stuelke recorded 17 points and nine rebounds.
- In four out of the last six games, Clark has shot 100% from the charity stripe.
- Clark has scored 20+ points in 107-of-122 career games which is the most in program history.
- Iowa has won 13 out of its last 14 against Big Ten foes.
- Since 2020-21, Iowa has scored 80+ points on 95 occasions which is the best nationally.
- The Hawkeyes have scored 80+ points in 18 contests this year.
- Since 2020-21, the Hawkeyes lead the country in games with 90+ points. (50)
- Clark kept her alive streak of 80 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
“We came in here and got better. I love 28 assists on five turnovers, four people in double figures. Caitlin becomes the all-time leading Big Ten scorer with this many games to go. I am always really proud of her.”

[@timothywilliams1359]

Never in my life did I EVER think a women's basketball team could be a MUST WATCH sports event. But, man, these Lady Hawkeyes...!

[@michaelwilliams5234]

Indeed, best sports show on the planet!

[@craighanson-rc1md]

I love seeing the Iowa starters sitting on the bench reacting & cheer for the players that don't get as much time &/or most of whom will be the team next year going forward showing what they can do. Unfortunately, it's a sport that limited spots at any one time so like many times Iowa & even LSU or SOuth Carolina have great talent or potential that can't always get a chance to shine. Its awesome when they do though & its awesome when the stars react & cheer. So encouraging & start sportsmanship. You don't see that in the wnba or nba or the nfl or mlb even in blowout games. I wish considered the lead difference that some of the Northwestern bench got more time to play but I get it. It's still a game that counts & putting subs in could hurt things.

[@user-lm9ip4oy1n]

Caitlin WANNA draw: You IN!❤️

[@WayneDucote-lo6sp]

Caitlin is the GOAT!!!

[@jpgolan1944]

Why is it that so often the ref who sees shit blows the whistle (and gets it wrong)?

[@user-lm9ip4oy1n]

(because; THIS Girl...mTAKES IT LONGER❤

[@craighanson-rc1md]

I'm looking forward to see what the remaining & new freshman players for Iowa can do next season. I know it would be the same as with Clark Martin & Marshall but Stuelke & McCabe & the rest of the Iowa returning should still be something to see. the women's basketball is far better then the mens & way better then the nba games & the wnba will be worth watching now. wnba & nba have been for far to long about egos & slow paced with the exception of a few ball hogs hopefully things pick up & in the college women's game hopefully they keep it entertaining & exciting not slowing it down like in the lazy pros.

[@anthonyjeter4643]

The lack of depth in the Big10 is evident...

[@ricardoa.aggabao8413]

hehehehehehehehe … let’s see her play …

[@chrisastin184]

Bunch of classless fans it sounds like

[@craighanson-rc1md]

how do you figure? I'm an Iowa fan & alum but this is northwestern home court do you really think it's going to be an Iowa or Clark supporting area? That being said Iowa & clark are clearly why more people are in the stands for either team. If this was Northwestern & say Michigan it probably wouldn't be as rowdy or as full. I know Iowa especially the last oh 5 years has been known for his traveling fan base it's never going to be majority at an away game. And even with Clark now gone I don't see that change anytime soon. Iowa will still do well I think even if they don't necessarily do as well.

[@chrisastin184]

@@craighanson-rc1md Booing and screaming while people are taking free throws