UCONN Slowed Down Caitlin Clark And Couldn't Beat Her

Caitlin Clark had it easy against LSU and Angel Reese, but the final four game against UCONN was way harder. Caitlin Clark went toe to toe with Paige Bueckers and the game was an all time final four classic, UCONN did a great job defending Caitlin and showed LSU what they should've done to stop her, the big question is though, was it an illegal screen or was it bad foul call from the refs? This is a breakdown of Caitlin vs Paige and detailed analysis of their performances.
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[@user-xn7tq1qh5r]

She still scored 21 points with 8 assists and they won the game. I wouldn't exactly call that stopping her!

[@garyjoancooper7765]

Don't forget 9 rebounds and 2 steals.

[@user-xn7tq1qh5r]

@@garyjoancooper7765 Exactly!

[@Khanfuzed1]

it was a lockdown. she was shook, but managed to get some reps still

[@eudaenomic]

She WAS shut down in the first half. I am happy she won. I DO NOT WATCH BASKETBALL. But yesterday at halftime I signed up for ESPN+ just to watch a game I was listening to. This is the only month for ESPN+ cause I don't think they have women's elite cyclocross.

[@tonyleukering8832]

Held her well under her pts average, and with her primary defender needing to play the entire game. With a more reasonable rotation, UConn would probably have won, considering they had Azzi Fudd and Aubrey Griffin on the bench, with Aubrey being able to guard CC nearly as well as Nika did. And DKM had it right about fouls. Again, a reasonable rotation would have solved that.

[@jaggercopley1141]

Minor note: it was Affolter that rebounded the missed free throw at the end (not Kate Martin as stated)

[@marclapine1305]

A clear offensive foul, blocking the defender from following the player with the ball. She stuck her elbow out, extending her leg, it is obvious and stupid. Good call.

[@RealPackCat]

Even in football, that is illegal

[@tippytoptiger248]

Edwards got lucky the refs only called her for an illegal screen once. She was doing that all game.

[@madisynissaquah243]

Gabbie Marshall said that .....but you didn't see it

[@FROG4peace]

@@madisynissaquah2431:16 left to go looked questionable also

[@Infamous6091]

😂😂😂😂. W.e you say casual

[@michellelanden3017]

Gabby said 😇

[@bobboyoop1141]

I thought it should've been reviewed for flagrant myself, she purposely lifted her elbow outwards and towards Gabbie's face IMO.

[@kinerskorner1]

It’s just a reminder this is a team sport!

[@78tag]

It really is amazing to me how many people don't understand that.

[@MaxHeadroom-nz5nx]

Labron shut up and dribble

[@coops1992]

Damn, this proves she would not make it in men's basketball as her fanboys claim.

[@davemartino5997]

@@coops1992what fanboys might that be your imaginary ones ?

[@troyortega4494]

Connecticut beat down Caitlin Clark, but Caitlin Clark couldn't be stopped; you need that attitude to win games. Caitlin Clark is a winner.

[@consciousmeka3740]

No after half time they started putting UConn in foul trouble because if they didn’t Caitlin would not be in the championship. It was obvious

[@Leo6933]

Lmao…UCONN lost to themselves. It was their game to win. Clark wasn’t the reason Iowa won. If that was SC, Iowa would have been blown out.

[@johncraftenworth7847]

refs gonna get that famous player to the line LoLz

[@Leo6933]

@@johncraftenworth7847 SC is going to have to make sure the game isn’t close.

[@johncraftenworth7847]

yes it's like in boxing when you know the fix is in...must go for the knockout@@Leo6933

[@SusanStorm217]

Across both teams she was second highest in points and first in rebounds and assists. Based on points and assists she contributed to half of Iowa's points. It shows how good she is when that kind of performance is considered "stopping" her. In the first half Uconn slowed her down by fouling her but that strategy is desperate when your rotation is 6 players.

[@guitarzerotohero9124]

@SusanStorm217 ... That's just an uninformed comment from an uninformed source. If UConn was fouling her the refs would have been quick to call it That's the best defender Caitlin has faced all year. UConn knew they couldn't keep Caitlin from scoring but they could make it extremely difficult and that's just what they did.

[@taetrrtot6205]

I agreed with the first half

[@BoJangles42]

The fouls did start piling up, which is why UConn had to stop playing prison ball defense in the 2nd half. That first half the Huskies had their hands all over Caitlin.

[@michael.schuler]

@@guitarzerotohero9124 Had UConn pulled it out, Muhl (#10), in particular, would have deserved the game ball IMO. She demonstrated that D is all about heart and dogged effort. She picked up Clark in the parking lot and never let go. Great game from her on both sides of the ball. That said, I mostly agree with @SusanStorm217 in the sense that CC demonstrated once again that she is a real baller, not just a scorer, with that total stat line and fearless impact in H2. Especially after having had the rough first half that she did (once again), very few could have regained their poise and aggressiveness the way she did.

[@kenya8716]

You clearly didn’t watch the game. If UConn fouled her during the 1st half the game would be disqualified for not having enough player. Defense locked her down the first half 0-8 from 3 and like 3 assist. Great players you can’t completely stop but this is a shutdown for someone that averages 32 per game. Luckily her team stepped up. Also Caitlin only got more points once Muhl twisted her ankle and was slower.

[@donaldcummings8407]

UCONN can gripe all they want, I am fairly certain in all those championship game wins they had more than a few questionable calls go their way

[@78tag]

... and more than a few non-calls go their way as well. The were setting illegal screens through out the game. They did it, didn't get called on it, kept doing it, and got caught with their hand in the cookie jar at a bad time. That is the problem with cheating, the cheater thinks they will always get away with it. SURPRISE !!

[@adammaes3519]

Game cocks the big Champs 🏆

[@kinerskorner1]

Paige P said it best! It’s not one play that makes or breaks a game!

[@olvidare09]

Well said! Very true - there were a lot of make or break plays that game.

[@prentisdavis9781]

Funny how people may say that Clark was “shut down”😂 😂😂. If she put up 21 9 and 9…. You didn’t shut her down, you got lucky 😂😂😂😂. lol that’s almost a triple double. wtf???

[@michaellove9547]

They are undercover haters but try not to show it to much because then we all would know that they are the race baiters lol

[@bparker86]

Well it's a man playing against women sooo

[@the_freedom_runner]

The only problem is they still couldn't STOP Caitlin Clark. Contain her? Yes. They couldn't stop her.

[@justeping9469]

Exactly!

[@jimlynch4336]

She is an all time great. I tip my cap as a UConn fan. Great game.

[@GTNover]

And they didn't really contain her. They forced her to be a distributor. She generated more points than anyone on the entire court by a significant margin.

[@fragranceinstinct]

nice recap! In the live game it looked like a bad call by the ref, but in your replay, it showed an obvious moving screen by Unconn player. Good gusty call by the ref in such a big game.

[@78tag]

.... and that moron Barkely tried to sell the idea that the ref's should manage their calls in accordance with the importance of the situation. That mentality is what's wrong with sports today - "don't make a critical call if it might change the outcome of the game"........ RULES ARE RULES - this isn't Washington DC - in honest competition you don't get to make it up as you go.

[@volvoinnsuites7977]

Great analysis sir.... It was a very physical game on UConn's part and they could have been called on a lot of falls that didn't get called

[@BettyR-qd2zr]

Correct. Many, many folks weren't called.

[@100point1percent]

Great analysis mate -- Glad you showed Paige's airball at the end that no one talks about. And Caitlin missed her free throw! It's the OTHER players that came up clutch down the stretch on both teams. Muhl's 3-pointer and Arnold's steal were so clutch for Uconn...wow! And Katie's offensive rebound sealed it for Iowa. Amazing game . . . tomorrow should be another classic. (i don't even know whose playing in the mens side, haha)

[@nafnaf0]

Caitlin missing the free throw, might havw won Iowa the game since they got rebound. Still can't believe Iowa actually won the game after the situation from early in the game and at the very end

[@100point1percent]

@@nafnaf0 well it did win them the game! so even when she's wrong, she's right. haha. Would love to have been in the Iowa locker room at half, cuz they commited zero TOs in the 3rd. Good coaching.

[@zerkfiter]

What an awesome recap man great job.

[@wandallwisinger1373]

Caitlin is a volume shooter. The more shots she puts up, the higher her shooting percentage gets.Example : she may only go 1-5 but then she will go 4-10 and then 12-20. Her shooting percentage climbs as she shoots more. UCONN did good by keeping the ball out of her hands. As UCONNs "hack-a-shaq" fouls amassed their defense softened and her touches increased, her shots increased, and it was a rap. Some costly TOs late in the game and UCONNs expert ability to cash-in made it close the last minute but IOWA did not quit. Clark finished with 21 and 8 after only having 6 in the first half. AND Iowa won the game. That is better than hitting 55 and losing. IOWA is a TEAM that does not quit even when it looks bad.

[@wmden1]

Uconn has great one on one and help defense, from its players, on Clark. They also had height on Iowa, at almost every position. They also managed to negate Iowa's running game for most of the game. Those were keys to their success for the first half and into the third quarter.

[@colleenposadas8415]

but like a good coach/ team they made adjustments

[@glenndavis5349]

The only person who stops Caitlin is Caitlin.

[@mscm4592]

Wrong fan boy. UConn shut her down (even with only 7 players). EXPOSED.

[@BlackRB21]

@@mscm4592 Iowa won the game ultimately so she wasn’t totally shut down

[@glenndavis5349]

@@mscm4592 really? missed 6 3 pointers, if her teammates make more shots on perfect passes she gets at least 12 assists, 10 boards. That is a 30 plus point triple double. That's with Connecticut throwing everything at her.

[@glenndavis5349]

@@mscm4592 just for the record that was a great game for most girls. Better than Paige and got the W.

[@buba03]

Caitlin can only be stopped by Caitlyn

[@aarongerig9223]

Did nobody notice that at 12:20 Gabby Marshall was illegally screened and pushed on the ground while Paige missed the shot terribly. UCONN got away with a lot of no calls, until they didn’t. Those huskies were put to sleep. Night night!

[@ChristopherBix2]

Not to mention calling Gabby’s critical 3 point shot a 2 because her shoe was maybe 1/8 inch on the line.

[@cobra7282]

@@ChristopherBix2 So are you saying that it should have been a 3 even though her foot was over the line?

[@olvidare09]

Normally they don't check for the 3 or 2 until there is a break in the game, but they stopped the game to check it! It gave the teams another quick timeout and obvious chance to stop momentum, I think. If her foot is on the line, then it should be a 2, but don't stop the game to verify it in the middle of a run! They should have waited til there was a foul. There was still 5 minutes left in the game, it's not like the game was almost over. All in all, things turned out, but it was a definite puzzler.

[@ChristopherBix2]

@@cobra7282 First, her foot wasn’t over the line. Maybe 1/8 inch of the toe of her shoe was touching the line. Not saying it shouldn’t have been called, it seemed that at least a sliver of her shoe was on the paint, but to those arguing that the blocking foul was tricky tack or close, so was that call on Marshall.

[@aarongerig9223]

@@cobra7282 And you think it wasn’t an offensive foul just cuz it was the last seconds of the game?! You lost. Just go away. Like, forever away lol!

[@delizzadavila3657]

It was a moving screen... Foul

[@Anavllama]

Agree she moved to hit the person, not move to a spot before the other player got there.

[@daveufirst]

Yes. Blatant.

[@olvidare09]

It was an obvious illegal screen. I agree with the call. It's just like if you speed and you don't get caught, you are still breaking the rules, and sucks when you get caught.

[@78tag]

...ask the clown Barkely whether it was a foul. According to him it is called a foul only when it doesn't affect the outcome of the game. Somebody please remind him that rules are rules. What a moron.

[@davemartino5997]

Can’t have Shaquille out there playing football. Clark didn’t get a call when they fouled her when she could’ve gotten 2 points with 1:25 left .

[@sgtcrab2569]

Great game. The two players of the game were Muhl and Marshall. They both drew the toughest assignments in the game. Marshall played her usual great game against Beukkers and Muhl was spectacular against Clark. She was so tight on Clark that I would not be surprised if at breakfast Clark was looking for the pepper shaker.... and ..Muhl would have blocked her out! Nika got worn down and she was gassed late in the game. Though she made a huge 3 late. Iowa had more turn overs in the first half than an Amish bakery ...but as Geno said at the break we are not getting enough points off the steals and stops. He further said we cannot stop them forever and he was right. To me Muhl was both the difference and the player of the game. Defensive battle. The final will be different. SC are HUGE! So Iowa will have no hope inside or on rebounds .. On the other hand if they can run and gun and shoot the lights out outside they my have a chance. The hope if there is one is for Marshall and Martin to knock it down from the outside ,......or for transition to stress the bigger , slower, SC players. Marshall is streaky shooter. Who knows? I do not see a SC player who can guard Clark......BUT..if she has to drive the lane she will get snuffed out. Too big and too many from SC.

[@michael.schuler]

Couldn't agree more about Muhl's game. As a long-ago point guard from the 60's, total respect for the effort that lockdown took. And she played a strong game on both sides of the ball as well.

[@timothyhoffman9352]

yep held her to just 21 9 and 7 and the victory - shut clark right down

[@f0rumrr]

That was an illegal screen, she moved into the player she was screening. A proper screen is you dont move.

[@olvidare09]

Agree to the max!

[@cfa61]

Nika Mühl stuck to Clark like Velcro. It was intimidating - which was the idea, of course. Not a pretty game, but both teams had their plans and both executed well. -- Thanks for the insights and straight commentary. The refs did not decide the outcome - if anything, Clark's assists and composure under intense pressure, plus Iowa's team, did it. A game to remember, and next the Final.

[@jomamackdaddy]

The Uconn gameplan was the same as Michigan State in 79. Caitlin's teamates, unlike Bird's, actually stepped up.

[@SusanStorm217]

That was an offensive foul 10 ways to Sunday but the refs might have let it go if Edwards didn't knock her back 5 ft like a tight end blocking a cornerback on a sweep play.

[@tylerbartlow9214]

Lets not forget that CC had better stats than PB in their freshman years. PB won the award because she played on a better team.

[@Civilwar.relics]

Yeah and note made it's probably not the first time someone has used this defense on her, she still holds the record and probably always will.

[@lawrencevandenberg7725]

Very nice descriptive piece of work, bro. ⭐

[@tdeveritt]

I did not like how the game ended. South Carolina about to get in their ass today

[@Teddy42O]

Congratulations on 200 k subs 🔥🔥

[@1PhotoGeek]

Awesome coverage of the game. Thanks!

[@vesubioromo9425]

Clark has actually got me watching the women ball, which I didn't think was humanly possible.

[@madcow8114]

It's OK. I made the switch too

[@edwardsullivan5481]

At 14.2 million viewers, last night's Iowa-UConn game averaged more viewers than: • Any women's CBB game ever • Every 2023 NBA Finals game • Every 2023 World Series game • The 2023 Orange Bowl • The 2023 Big Ten Championship • The 2023 Cotton Bowl • The 2023 Pac-12 Championship • The 2023 Big-12 Championship • The 2023 ACC Championship • The 2023 Peach Bowl • The 2023 Masters Final Round • The 2023 Daytona 500 • The 2023 Indianapolis 500 • Every tennis grand slam final (men's & women's) • Every 2023 CFB regular season game except one Even crazier, there is a legitimate chance that this year's women's national championship game draws more viewers than the men's. That's incredible.

[@jamesfreeman2258]

That's Caitlin Clark

[@TheLaughingMustache-oh5ff]

and still nobody gives af about women's basketball.

[@breeminor498]

​@@jamesfreeman2258 Not Catlin Clark. Vierership went up cause the media constantly talked about CC. Also, the championship game was shown on regular television helped boost viewership. Inaddition to the ending of Iowa and LSU championship gamesdt year. Bottom line, majority of the women NCAA games have been more exciting to watch than the men NCAA games. If you don't believe me, checkout the Saturday Night Live sketch with Chuck, Kenny, and Ernie😂😂😂😂😂

[@madcow8114]

​@TheLaughingMustache-oh5ff yep nobody. Except the sold out arena, 15 million viewers and the celebrities in the stands

[@bretclaar1663]

@@TheLaughingMustache-oh5ffI do, and I never thought I would haha. We are all watching this video

[@vicroberts3080]

Subbed because you made me feel like I was watching the game for the first time again.. cheers

[@kermitefrog64]

This was a game that a team effort wins the game rather than relying on one key player.

[@walterjohnson2429]

Nice analysis

[@keithbell9348]

They couldn't stop Caitin. then along came Raven...

[@kevintubeit]

Great vid

[@edgaraquino2324]

Good video! Yes, please cover them...subbed!😊

[@DiyAsianGuy]

Great detailed break-down.

[@requiemdylon9136]

Caitlyn and Paige have been playing against eachother since 8th grade. theyre both from iowa

[@olvidare09]

Paige is from Hopkins, Minnesota. The state just north of Iowa! 🙂

[@nickespinosa7154]

Your description to Paige is the defining point - "was" the best player. Stopping and locked her up with 21 points, 9 assists lol. How many points and assist did Paige get? I doubt you can shoot as well as Caitlin. Being a good or great player doesn't only mean playing well but also keeping healthy.

[@Compton3clipsed]

Paige is and will be the better player than Clark, there's no doubt about that to anyone who knows basketball. Her game is far more complete. playing every minute of every game for twenty games straight, catches up to you.

[@gabehinman4996]

Great video

[@mrsmartypants_1]

Excellent analysis excellent comments. UConn had a great game plan against a team that should win 9 out of 10 times. Caitlin’s tenacity and more importantly her ability to let other team members rise to the occasion after being frozen out for almost 3 quarters won the game.

[@marvs4321]

My guess is that SC will win. But what Iowa proved the other nite was that basketball is STILL a TEAM game. Even should Iowa lose, they deserve a ton of credit beating LSU and UConn, two programs that are chock full of high talent recruits, SC also. The reason CC is so good is that she is a throwback to the Magic Johnson/Larry Bird type of player, a player that is great by themselves, but ALWAYS puts TEAM FIRST and makes all the players around them BETTER. That is legendary greatness, not individual greatness.

[@Compton3clipsed]

I'd say the exhaustion of running an 8 man rotation from the end of the season, through the championship and entire tourney, finally caught up with everyone. Paige had played EVERY SINGLE MINUTE, IN EVERY GAME OF THE TOURNEY. That takes a toll eventually. Not to mention the nonsense decision to call that after establishing a looseness with screen all game long until that moment.

[@TrggrWarning]

Good rendering TY!

[@nafnaf0]

5:38 yep, at this point I honestly thought it was most likely that Iowa was going to loose. Really solid game analysis

[@bryanchase1127]

You got it right on the illegal screen, it sure was a moving screen. But the final rebound wasn't the rebounder, it was Sydney Affolter.

[@Zakarman43]

This is very good work sir. So much better than ESPN

[@saesang352]

I was shocked at how sloppy both teams were playing. This is the first full women’s game I have ever watched

[@nafnaf0]

Ditto, was the first women's basketball game I ever watched on TV (did see one in person for fun back in college)

[@Bob-te3le]

I'm glad Iowa and Clark played like crap this game and still won. Because I don't see them playing this bad in the national title game vs South Carolina. They will shoot way better and not turn the ball over a bunch.

[@IanPunter]

I dont think iowa played that bad in the first half, they were just very tight,nervous. They got a lot of good looks and put up good shots that just barely missed. If they just made two of those missed 3 pointers when they were 1 of 8 it would have been very close in first half.

[@Bob-te3le]

@@IanPunter They played like crap. A million turnovers , a million missed easy shots they normally make etc.

[@michaelluna1968]

It was a moderate scoring game with the primary scorers being covered very effectively. Game could have gone either way up to the last 2nds. The great screen by Cait's teammate was a perfect screen that led to the defender slipping and falling down giving Caitlin a brief moment to launch a 3 and she made it!

[@paulwashington8938]

Then they ran into South Carolina the national Champs. They said the buck stops here.

[@jeromedanielson4422]

UConn lost last night and won this morning by getting the #1 recruit in the nation Sarah Strong. This was the tale of the game UConn 3/4 Iowa 10/14 the free-throw stat line

[@leoncarlson4537]

Yeah, the refs have to call fouls evenly. Too many games seem to be decided at the line.

[@plainsman]

Iowa already has the #12 player, a 6 ft. guard out of California.

[@g412bb]

Lebron even (incorrectly) complaining about officiating in someone else's game... The GOAT of self entitlement ...

[@chrisshergie1030]

1. You cant put a team away in the 1st quarter 2. While yes, technically any 3 players on one team standing equal distance from each other form a triangle, thats not the triangle offense, its called Horns. 3. thank you for a great vid as i didn't get to see the game 4. algorithm 5. it was an illegal screen 6. i dont think page will be back

[@tomhammer1784]

The reason for setting a screen is for the opposing player to run into you….not the other way around.

[@jejunamja]

That was great recap of the game… and yeah, that was definitely a foul when she put up her elbow. The ref had to call. It doesn’t matter if it happens at the beginning or at the end she had kept her elbow down. I think it probably would’ve passed but thrown the elbow, sealed it.

[@christenn32]

What was controversial about it? A moving screen is, in fact, illegal.

[@maybe1time281]

Uconn had Clark in check in the first half. The problem was that Uconn did not score points. With the turnovers Uconn forced, they should have been up by at least 20 points at the half.

[@Vicki1951]

She didn’t choke. That was a purposeful miss which allowed Iowa to have the ball. I know everyone has their own opinions and that’s fine. Why is everyone beating Iowa up for the win. The correct call is the most important at the last minute or seconds than in the first 10 minutes. CC still got 21 points but the Iowa team has more players than just her. They also must have a good defense or UCONN would have beaten them furiously as most wanted. Just let the winning team in this game enjoy this win. They still have work to do and there’s only going to be one champion team in the end. Cheer on the girl’s basketball teams. And you NBA players, just stay out of it. This isn’t about you and you guys cry, whine and have tantrums over everything you don’t like and still make millions.

[@norbelsemaj3870]

Good Game.... Both Team did Good I was Shaking while Watching.... Caitlyn Clark still going to WNBA 1ST PICK

[@IowaGrandpaTrain]

You don’t know what you’re talking about. Clark and Bueckers met in high school when they both played on an elite team.

[@jamesclaytonbowman5977]

If Iowa prevails over South Carolina, it will be because Caitlin Clark got tested hard by a great defensive plan. If they had encountered no serious resistance in this or any other game, they would be more ripe for getting blown out in the championship. They needed a challenge to remind them that nothing is given. They may still lose, but without this test, they would likely be more flummoxed by their first taste of adversity in the final.

[@kathy0698]

Say what??? Iowa has played many high caliber teams. Caitlin can shoot 3's with hands in her face.

[@jamesclaytonbowman5977]

@@kathy0698 not to take anything away from the teams they have played, nor from Iowa themselves - just saying it's good to have your mettle tested before going into a final, rather than cruising.

[@varj7]

Could you find anymore stock photos from previous games to use? Stick to the game at hand

[@olvidare09]

I was going to comment on the old photos as well.

[@Charnelle3]

Nika Muhl had the clamps on CC! A defensive masterclass!

[@BettyR-qd2zr]

No masterclass, she literally had her hands either on her wrists or her arms most of the game. So yeah, no, no masterclass. Try it not fouling.

[@guitarzerotohero9124]

@BettyR-qd2zr ... That was a defensive master class no matter how you want to fantasize it. Nika Muhle stayed in Caitlin's face all evening and there was no holding or anything else you made up in your mind. That was the best defender Caitlin has faced all year and even Caitlin should have acknowledged that.

[@wardellcheeks8224]

21 9 9 does not look like a clamp down to me . That kind of # s will get you rich . C C played the game right .

[@olvidare09]

@@BettyR-qd2zr So very true. I think the same. She was not a master, only a master of fouls.

[@thelmastrayhorn5359]

Raven johnson SC played oustanding Defense.. on Catlin..that steel took the game outta Iowa

[@Lululemonpants_]

Thank you for this because I don’t follow WB and I have no idea what is going on

[@jjreddick377]

Not only was it illegal, it was against the primary defender. Also, Le-flop James has zero right to complain about the refs.

[@lewisjr1332]

The refs never call Clark for pushing off to get open. I wonder why? Hmmmm

[@Kenswift-AT]

Great video. Thanks brother. Go hawks

[@kenmiller8370]

Do they still call hand checking in women's basketball? If they let a close defender use her hands to grab and push and check than it becomes very difficult to get free.

[@coldmanblues1446]

I'm going to support Caitlin no matter what because I've never seen anyone in the NBA or in the WNBA fight with such passion and such professionalism. Everybody has off days but I really hope that she doesn't let this get to her and that she's able to continue down the road to greatness

[@SantanaCien]

She is less accurate on threes when she is under a lot of pressure.

[@usx06240]

Most are. That is why she needs a little Bird in her. She has it. She needs time to develop it.

[@colleenposadas8415]

don't the scottish still throw big sticks and rocks around? how is this guy schooling us on basketball? 😂

[@Jamabreli]

9:30 Clark finds "a tiny bit of space" after breaking from Shade's attempt at the classic MMA move of Russian tie-up to arm drag.

[@chc3312]

Clark move like Manu Ginobili, his way to run.

[@ashtonyoshi6811]

❤Paige and CC!

[@Jaba207]

If you call allowing her 21 points, "stopping" her.

[@taharqa332]

She had a lot of help from the referees. Iowa went to the line 14 times to UCONN's 4. That was the difference in the game - thank the refs for that and that B.S. call at the end.

[@douglashedricks4803]

​@@taharqa332you just can't stand that she is straight,white,catholic and morals!!!!!!

[@sadmarinersfan8935]

Vs what LSU did it was they just fail apart in the 2nd half and couldn’t keep it up

[@ChristopherBix2]

@@taharqa332Don’t thank the refs, thank UConn and their coach for playing aggressive full court defence and driving the basket a lot. It’s not the refs fault You always pick up more fouls that way. Doesn’t matter who you are. Once UConn players got into foul trouble they stopped taking chances of fouling or actually fouling and Iowa picked up steam. UConn got more fouls because, they committed more fouls. Sometimes the truth is hard to handle.

[@ChristopherBix2]

@@douglashedricks4803 Oh please. Why do people project all their prejudices and religious crap into a basketball game???!!’ Just stop!!

[@bartell20j]

If you stop her scoring, you won't stop her passing

[@eng.robinlemuelrupenariner9629]

That no secret double and triple team anyone you will stop them, but you also leave 2 or more person open, and most of the time ppl in foul trouble as was seen in the game

[@Hope...M]

And they didn't stop her but just slowed her down because she still had over 20 and a few assists. I felt like Iowa played better as a team this game compared to the game against LSU

[@ronaldbridger2504]

You would think that as many coaches that were on the ucon bench that surely they advised Edwards to be still on the screen, maybe they did.

[@davecrory628]

You said two things I agree with, in not hitting her first several threes was to keep coming, and their D kept them within 6 at half. Shooters shoot … that she did so much else when she wasn’t hitting is testament to her supreme game. She makes a 1-2 of her first three pointers, the rest of your comments go away. She is leading a team of women playing in an orchestra with her, offense and defense, enjoy it! After all that, UConn up only six at half …

[@johnmartins94]

Wait a doggone minute! The great Taurasi warned that Caitlin won’t be playing 18-year olds, but seasoned professionals. How then, did this rookie drop 21 points against these seasoned professionals?! How?!

[@johnfrise9464]

The call at the end was legitimate. UCONN was grabbing Clark all game and no call. Plus many offensive fouls uncalled as usual. UCONN did a hell of a defensive job and they're a great team with a great coach.

[@turkeyman631]

The secret to stopping her is enabling the 4 other players on the team. They are no slouches, Clark is just the most impressive of the lot.

[@sunman4291]

She exposed all of y’all and made adjustments and what nobody is talking about. They fact she is in excellent shape and third quarter she owns it she don’t get tired, her mental is off the chart!!! You can tell she trains at a higher peak she is pushed to max limitation…..

[@TommonSensePro]

3:02 She was getting so frustrated that you changed out different color jerseys between quarters. :)

[@SantanaCien]

lebron could get away with that call bcause he lebron LMAO

[@ronm6359]

From what I saw of Caitlin I think she has been battling a cold, she doesn’t quite look herself. She had some good looks on her first half shots but they just didn’t fall. Yes, I credit UCONN defense, but if CC would have really been on, she would have put up another 12 to 15.

[@user-ry2ye1un3p]

They were in Caitlin Clark face the whole game. They were brutal against Caitlin. She probably has some bumps and bruises in this game. She had to fight to score points. She did score and assist. Caitlin got game and she doesn't talk crap she just plays the game.

[@coffeebotography]

I’m surprised we haven’t seen more injuries from playing against Angel

[@MarkJacksonGaming]

-- Hey man, great, I'm with you. Guarantee you Clark learned a lesson she won't for get from that. I do have something to point out. When you said Tri-angle offense. That wasn't triangle offense. That was just peeps standing in a triangle. I'm not hard on you there. I've studied Phil Jackson. I mowed lawns to get to those Bulls games in the late 80s-90s to get to the Madhouse. Just figured you ought to know. But thumbs up.

[@destinypirate]

Yes, big secret, hope that she goes cold for a little bit and then while she precisely gives dimes to her teammates they fail to make layups. That's not going to happen for a whole game

[@chi4life61]

Katie Martin did not get that huge rebound. It was #3 Sydney Affolter they got that rebound

[@jakedrago7805]

She still did what was needed to get the W . We all should know that points are not the only statistic: Assist,rebounds and steals matter too .

[@retireddeloach]

Caitlin and Paige have known each other since middle school. They are used to the competition.

[@ChrisDavis-dt6xx]

When Caitlin bounced the ball off of Paige’s back I couldn’t stop laughing. Was a genius move.

[@lesmoore3638]

Not an offensive rebound. "Jump ball" possession arrow was for Iowa.

[@aislinnkeilah7361]

Great game - two exceptional teams. Could have gone either way.

[@Ronald-hx6zn]

Can't wait to watch USC vs IOWA