Iowa Women's Basketball

DALLAS − As they waited outside the Iowa locker room at American Airlines Center before departing for the final press conference of their basketball season ...

"I want my legacy to be the impact that I can have on young kids and the people in the state of Iowa, and I hope I brought them a lot of joy this season," Clark said. I’ll remember how Iowa took Colorado’s best shot and survived to reach the Elite Eight. and then grabbing five rebounds in the game’s first few minutes against a massive front line, sending the message that Iowa wasn't going to back down. I’ll remember being courtside for one of the great individual performances in NCAA Tournament history. I’ll remember the first- and second-round Iowa City games in the NCAA Tournament selling out within an hour, clinching a Big Ten season record for average attendance. After recording maybe the most super-human season in women's basketball history – 1,055 points (fourth-most in Division I women’s history), 327 assists (fourth most in D-I history) and 140 3-pointers (third-most in D-I history) – her genuine humanity was pouring out. I’ll remember the final weekend in February, when Clark was running around celebrating the Iowa men’s 11-point comeback in the final minute of regulation to beat Michigan State. I’ll remember how long we waited for postgame media interviews because the team couldn’t stop celebrating with family, fans and each other on the Target Center court. I’ll remember talking on the phone to head coach Lisa Bluder the next day, her voice hoarse from a virus she had picked up. The kindness and love of Iowa’s associate head coach that have inspired thousands of people inspired me, too. And then seeing her the next afternoon at sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena be celebrated in the same spot after her incredible walk-off 3-pointer to defeat No. Coming to grips with defeat in the NCAA Tournament is something 67 men’s teams and 67 women’s teams must do every year.

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder cuts down the net after a victory over No.5 Louisville at the 2023 NCAA Elite Eight women's basketball game at Climate Pledge Arena ...

“ I think they set a really good example for other people that we have in that locker room of what it takes to be able to play at this level, on this stage. Now, the Hawkeyes will have to move on without two of their most crucial starters. O’Grady played less than Stuelke, with just two points and 1.4 rebounds in 32 games this season. The Hawkeyes’ season was nothing short of historic in many ways. “Why does it have to be the same teams winning it year after year?,” senior Kate Martin said on Saturday. “Our team plays it the right way.

Iowa Athletics Department says they plan to hold a season celebration announcement at the event.

Iowa Athletics Department says they plan to hold a season celebration announcement at At 1:45 p.m., the team will arrive at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville, according to the University. CORALVILLE, Iowa (KWQC) - Iowa fans will get the chance to welcome Iowa Women’s Basketball team Monday, after their run in the NCAA tournament.