Caitlin Clark Drops Historic Triple-Double In Front Of 56,000 Fans! | 34 Pts, 11 Reb & 10 Ast 🔥

The Iowa’s coach came up with the plan for her team to play an outdoor game at Kinnick Stadium, with the hope of setting an all-time women’s basketball single-game attendance record.
Iowa did that, and more.
The Hawkeyes’ 94-72 exhibition win over DePaul in the “Crossover at Kinnick” on Sunday drew 55,646 fans, almost doubling the previous record of 29,619 set by Connecticut and Oklahoma in the 2002 NCAA championship game at San Antonio’s
“You know, you can have an idea and it could fall flat if nobody shows up,” Bluder said. “But, man, Hawk fans showed up today. Fifty-five thousand, breaking the record, getting to play outside ... It was a dream. It really was. It was just fabulous.”
“Fifty-five thousand? That’s pretty incredible,” said Iowa guard Caitlin Clark, the reigning national player of the year who put up a triple-double of 34 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. “It’s hard to kind of imagine yourself playing basketball in front of 55,000.”
Bluder’s idea for an outdoor game came to her when 9,000 fans showed up for a campus celebration for the Hawkeyes in April upon return from their NCAA championship game against LSU.
The game was played under partly cloudy skies, with temperatures in the 50s and a gusty wind swirling around the north end zone where the court was set up.
“Great weather,” Bluder said. “It was raining all week, and then great weather today? I’m so thankful.”
The wind played havoc with some of the shots. The Hawkeyes were 36 of 73 from the field, but just 6 of 22 in 3-pointers and 16 of 30 in free throws.
Clark hit one of her familiar long-range 3-pointers early in the second quarter, but she also air-balled a free throw in the second half.
“It was a little windy,” Clark said. “The cold was perfectly fine. It was a bit chilly, and I’m glad we play an indoor sport. I promise I’ll never air-ball a free throw again. The wind took that one, for sure.”
The game was Iowa’s answer to August’s “Volleyball Day in Nebraska,” an outdoor doubleheader featuring the national power Nebraska Cornhuskers and three other in-state college teams that drew 92,003 to Memorial Stadium in Lincoln for the highest documented attendance ever for a women’s sporting event.
“I think this was amazing,” said DePaul guard Michelle Sidor. “Sixty thousand people coming out for women’s basketball was pretty special.”
Women’s and girls basketball has a long and rich history in Iowa. Girls played six-on-six high school basketball more than a century ago - three offensive players, three defensive players, only two dribbles and none allowed to cross halfcourt. The girls state tournament, first held in 1920, was a huge event televised statewide and in neighboring states until the five-player game took over in the 1980s.
Last year, the Hawkeyes ranked second nationally in attendance and Iowa State was seventh.
“We’ve had basketball here since the 1920s,” Bluder said, noting that associate head coach Jan Jensen’s grandmother is in the state girls high school hall of fame. “I mean, this is deeply rooted in this state. So it’s just perfect that it was here.”
Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke, who grew up in nearby Cedar Rapids, said, “Breaking the record in our home city, my home state, is really amazing. I think it’s just really cool being able to change the game and change people’s mindset on basketball.”
Players and coaches from both teams also participated with the crowd in “The Wave,” the tradition of fans at Kinnick waving to young patients and their families who are watching games through the windows at the adjacent Stead Family Children’s Hospital.
Proceeds from the game are being directed to the hospital. A check for $250,000 was presented during a break in the game. Among the attendees were former Iowa players Megan Gustafson, the 2019 national player of the year, and Kathleen Doyle, the 2020 Big Ten player of the year.
“Before the game I just talked to them about this being a historic day for us,” Bluder said. “How we were playing for more than just ourselves. Playing for the university, fighting for the Children’s Hospital. We just talked about playing for everybody else and and not for ourselves.”
Bluder’s team has never been more popular in the state. The program is coming off its best season, Clark is the returning Associated Press player of the year and a show-woman with her deep 3-pointers. Every home game this season is a sellout.
“It’s hard to really wrap your head around everything that’s happening,” Clark said. “Obviously, you can imagine it but it’s never the same until you’re actually in the experience enjoying it and loving it.”

[@itsyaboiyzO]

Clark filling out football stadiums crazzzzyyy great for basketball 1st triple double in kinnick stadium history lol that was a good one

[@leeboy7139]

Half the teams in the WNBA don't get this much home crowd in an entire season.

[@craighanson-rc1md]

@@leeboy7139 I know & the players in the wnba wonder why they don't get the attention or the pay that the nba players do. It's ironic all the hate Clark has gotten this season all she does is ultimately benefiting the wnba but the players of the wnba past & present know that all of them combined haven't had the impact that clark alone will & that's why they hate her jealousy is an ugly thing. I have to also say that $76,000 even $50,000 a year let alone in 3 or 4 months of work to do what you love I think most would take over working 12 months in a job you hate for even more money.

[@ArmandoMorales325]

Caitlin Clark is the only women basketball player I have legitimately enjoyed watching. Her scoring and offensive knowledge is so effortless. She reminds me of Larry Bird almost.

[@violetforpb]

If you’re interested in some college players of similar plays you should try Georgia amoore from Virginia tech and Paige bueckers from uconn!! Paige’s assists and passing ability and iq is spectacular. And the way Georgia plays the opponent and her “dance” before shooting her deep three is just WOW. They all remind me of each other!

[@Ordzo88]

​@ultravioletdiguise nahh. No thanks. That's just a watered down Clark

[@violetforpb]

@@Ordzo88 well I wasn’t talking to you lmao. Talk to me when you learn who won player of the year as a freshmen

[@violetforpb]

@@Ordzo88 also, Georgia amoore led the NCAA tournament in three point record. come again?

[@Ordzo88]

@ultravioletdiguise blah blah blah. Caitlyn Clark way better 😁 I don't even need to argue my point like you. Facts are facts.

[@jonathanpeterson1984]

This outdoor setup is KILLER!

[@edzelmejia3233]

A triple double outside is legit.

[@behindthearcpodcast395]

caitlin is a pure bucket u can’t deny dat and she’s fun to watch hoop

[@davidhawk7396]

No she’s not

[@MrUrkel0730]

​@@davidhawk7396ok

[@kingkai18]

@@davidhawk7396 you must be new

[@behindthearcpodcast395]

@@davidhawk7396 yes she is lol have u even watched her play smh

[@EdwardCurl]

​@@davidhawk7396must be a angel Reese kiss ass.

[@MannysTechWorld]

this is someone who has been locked in and not just trending over the summer

[@allenmendoza5024]

honestly...i was not a fan of a womens basketball untill i have heard about her last year and started following her games on march madness and it was a treat. now i watch both wnba and womens college because of her, shes an amazing player and cant wait for her arrival in the big league i think shes gonna do a lot of great things in wnba. she is the key of bringing more fans and generate more money in wnba. she will be filling up stadiums. this is one example how many peopple wants to witness her greatness.

[@cL-nr8ks]

Glad she wore those bright shoes. It made it easier to see her on the court. My seat was not the best.

[@newsogn5148]

This is wild, this is why I like modern basketball, it’s less about being 7’ 300+lbs a good shooter can be so exciting to watch

[@elsincer01]

She so tuff! Her offensive game looks so effortless because she gets to her spots.

[@Elizabeth_Iowa22]

Getting to be their in person was just unbelievable and I would go back to that day anytime

[@SamWorld23]

She The Goat And can’t nobody solve her and I like Iowa’s outdoor court on the football field because that’s pretty cool

[@wedabrutes9048]

LSU solved her last year!! Nevertheless she is a great athlete. Probably the first pick if she comes out after this season.

[@SamWorld23]

@@wedabrutes9048 yeah I that but I’m talking about when she was unsolvable but she’s going harder this year so my team LSU Gotta harder than her and their claim victory over Iowa again

[@ArmandoMorales325]

@wedabrutes9048 that game was ruined by refs. Not taking it away from lsu. They had a lot of role players step up but it was not a fair game for both teams.

[@wedabrutes9048]

@@ArmandoMorales325 if Iowa had won u wouldn’t have thought that kinda, maybe🤔😂 Gonna enjoy this upcoming season 👍🏾

[@Michael-of6zf]

LSU has a player that got drafted in the top 5 in WNBA last year. One week later they released her.@@wedabrutes9048

[@bienvenidomendoza4520]

I'm amaze at Clark's assists & passing balls.. it's perfect in accuracy & timing.. cool & easy take👍👍👍😛🏀😍🤩

[@bondwin7025]

CC you are so freaking talented athletically and academically ! Lets go Lady Hawks basketball 🏀 🙌 👏 💪 😎.

[@RickDanner]

I love this girl ! Im a celtics fan and she is better than the whole celtics team

[@AlfatirHill]

She is fun from watch, she can take over anytime during the game,

[@lukemarson5541]

So many tough shots. Yet she made them look effortless!

[@BenjWarrant]

Thank you for that. She makes things *look* effortless, in contrast to what the commentator said which is that they *are* effortless. Like everyone else on the Court, Caitlin is working her butt off.

[@lukemarson5541]

@@BenjWarrant Exactly, glad you noticed too!

[@CrownWreathCreative]

This game sold more tickets than a whole WNBA Season lol

[@JoyceWilliams-zd8kh]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@thecoach11]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheBandit949]

wait until she gets there, every game she plays will sell out.

[@CrownWreathCreative]

@@TheBandit949 I believe it. She’s got box office potential if the WNBA doesn’t drop the ball in promotion.

[@S0ulinth3machin3]

@@CrownWreathCreative they won't. WNBA is closely linked with the NBA. The NBA knows how to promote. They also know she is a walking gold mine. It's something the WNBA has never had before. She is going to change that league. But even more than that, she's going to change women's sports. She showing that a woman can be just as entertaining in a ball sport as men can be.

[@WestCoastAthletic]

#22 THE GOAT ! Reviving and redefining women's B-ball.

[@JustinBaldwin310]

Caitlyn is HER

[@jamesgoforth1606]

Can't help but think of Larry Bird with that passing. Knows where everybody is and uses the rhythm of her gallop to fling those passes with good velocity and accuracy, very fluid. Great moves, basketball IQ and tenacity. Excellence, and that's why she's so fun to watch.

[@written12]

Good description of her passing ability

[@written12]

Has Caitlin grow a couple of inches from her freshman year? I thought she was 5’ 11”. She was annijced as 6’1”

[@caidendaniel24]

Because if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is lord & believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Repent for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand. Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.

[@terrylynch4407]

She may transform women’s basketball the way the bird era did for NBA.

[@c.4946]

Girls play basketball! Thats awesome.

[@TheBandit949]

she would smoke you clown.

[@Elchulo230]

The face of women's college basketball right now

[@kneishaneefrancois]

she posing like a ballerina at their finale go caitlin go iowa teamwork makes dreams come true

[@chadbaier2557]

Iowa has hidden gems. I know bc i live here

[@deelo2281]

Never seen an outdoor basketball game like this

[@Glenn-F-Rice]

Biggest crowd ive ever seen.

[@davidd5712]

Can you imagine that many people watching a women's basketball game

[@andrewmiller4116]

Caitlins different man, that was such a fun experience to be there

[@xxmc06xx7]

It’s not heaven it’s Iowa 💯💯💯

[@montazmeahii6029]

I love how at the 3:38 mark when she makes a 3-pointer, she holds up the American Sign Language sign for 3, instead of the other sign that most people do (see 6:09) which is the sign for 9.

[@WhosinParis]

Most people actually do that three sign

[@viktorvaughn7341]

Best offense that has been played on that field all year lmaoo

[@marksauce2383]

Perfect...😂

[@ElDiabloBlanquecino]

She draws such a crowd they have to put the court out on the football field

[@djdocontheblock]

She gave Shoni Shimmel vibes @ 4:57 mark. She's great for the sport

[@ChanBoogie310]

This the type of players the wnba are missing star with influencers and large amount of followers that are exciting to watch. Example: Clark, van lith, bueckers, Reese and even the two already in the league Boston and Jones.

[@TheBandit949]

Reese is a joke.

[@pob000]

Women's college basketball is so much better to watch then wnba

[@user-fd4vq8oz8i]

This is just greatness ❤❤ LeBron needs to take notes 😂😂😂😂

[@deanbell4070]

Caitlin is poetry in motion. Is she seeing any guys? I know she’d be a great catch 🤩

[@jackswanson8326]

She’s seeing Connor McCaffery

[@written12]

@@jackswanson8326yes, Dean, you’re too late.

[@jcortese3300]

She's not just a brilliant player, she's a generous player. It's not just about her -- she's there to make the whole team better. THAT is what you want on your team.

[@leeboy7139]

Half the teams in the WNBA don't get this much home crowd in an entire season.

[@thetimsalaproject]

NBA 2k needs to unlock this court setup!!

[@dariusdaguerre3535]

There is something _glorious_ about the sunlight at 4:56.

[@alishajelken7444]

“The unicorn strikes again”! 😂😂😂

[@demier1000-sc4ml]

This might be the first women I enjoy watching play😂

[@reydominickgange6084]

Is iowa St. In Des moines or Iowa city?

[@dan6605]

Mann, i love the chicken Mc Nuggets so much!❤

[@digitalsoldier-1742]

This is like the Globe-trotters brought in the Washington Generals for our amusement. I'm not complaining. After seeing, God made sure the sun came out to shine on Caitlin. Call it His eighth day.

[@voguehaven5154]

are they playing outside?

[@Mr.getrizzyagain]

God bless

[@faizals7401]

where can I watch full replay?

[@djruden]

Looks like you can see it on BTN+

[@fellon8019]

She plays like Larry Legend. 😊😊😊😊😊

[@louistirado4964]

I love watching her play. 🙏🏻♥️🌹🪻

[@donovanwilliams4545]

They hooping outside in Iowa rn?!

[@TheIkeClanton]

WAIT! Pete Maravich averaged 44 points per game, Clark 28. He averaged 1,222 points per year, Clark 988 per year. Total college games played Maravich 83, Clark 139. Pete Maravich could only play 3 college years. Freshmen could not play. AND no 3-point line.

[@Rusagani]

What was the temperature?

[@marksauce2383]

Chilly, but Clark warmed it up

[@shinraix5041]

If we only see these kind of numbers in the wnba I’ll be interested lol

[@lukemarson5541]

Sun makes it tougher, yet she made the triple double look easy.

[@WWE2KUNIVERSEELITE]

Steph Curry just transcends basketball man. You cannot tell me that this girl does not have his influence on her.

[@Billriley-ti1gu]

She shoots better than him.

[@whosehousefootball5772]

@@Billriley-ti1gucap

[@0p41]

She'll be putting WNBA on the map once she gets drafted, that's for sure.

[@garrybutler610]

A year from now the WNBA is going to get a major upgrade. Some team in WNBA is going to see a major jump in ticket sales when Caitlin shows up. Hands down best lady baller I have ever seen.

[@danpals7678]

I think she'll stay for another year. Why would she want to play in nearly empty arenas and she doesn't need the money.

[@adrianwong3104]

@@danpals7678 well cause she can be the god in WNBA.. a year earlier meaning she can break the record easier..

[@srfh2]

Not all Superwomen wear capes. Some wear sneakers.

[@jasonspellmon9280]

5:30

[@doubleseven1078]

Um, Clark shoots 3's blind. Good to know!!!

[@-scrim]

white queen! W

[@billiestevens318]

55,646 who’s idea was it to play basketball outside?

[@StevenLoby]

WNBA should play halftime of nfl games

[@JohnDoe-qu7gm]

The only female basketball player worth watching

[@chasethreshing]

Caitlin is Eve.

[@thomaspayton_]

Sabrina or Caitlin?

[@johnklein6040]

Bueckers

[@MrSilus2000]

She only goes right.

[@marksauce2383]

Ya. Right to the hoop for an easy 2. Fades away left for 25 ft 3's!😮 Can't stop her!

[@stugabe33]

Can't wait to watch Caitlin go head-to-head against Sabrina Ionescu in the WNBA.

[@tpm3092]

She's the female version of Magic Johnson

[@marksauce2383]

She's a much better shooter than Magic. Passes like Bird, but much quicker.

[@cravenlevay8761]

MJ of WNBA?

[@Goodbrewstudios]

That a whole lot of layups

[@wesmartyn3829]

56,000 fans? College ball? WTF?

[@whiskeymonk4085]

Larry Bird? Did he die and get reincarnated?

[@chucklogan9611]

As amazing as Iowa is with Clark they can’t seem to win a National Championship??

[@user-yc5zb8uq8k]

Why do they allow this

[@danmosley4387]

Looking forward to the male subsidized WNBA. Yea.

[@TheGrowdan311]

I almost fell asleep just reading the title of this

[@Oliverphippen]

How do you know that Cartland is not a boy = piss test ???

[@marksauce2383]

You're just mad because a woman busted Pistol and Curry's NCAA D1 records, and pretty much every woman's record.

[@austinshannon4197]

Is that a guy?

[@marksauce2383]

Nope. Just plays like one and better than many.

[@ralphjefferson6189]

team Catlin Clark