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In a thrilling game, #3 Iowa defeated #5 Virginia Tech 80-76 in front of 15,196 fans in Charlotte. Caitlin Clark scored an impressive 44 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, leading the Hawkeyes to victory. Hannah Stuelke contributed 12 points and 4 rebounds, while Georgia Amoore scored 31 points for Virginia Tech. Iowa dominated in the paint, outscoring Virginia Tech 42-20 and winning the rebounding battle 47-40. Additionally, Iowa had a significant 20-0 advantage in fast break points. This marks the ninth time Caitlin Clark has scored 40+ points in her career. The game showcased the high potential of both teams despite areas to improve.
Watched the @IowaWBB vs @HokiesWBB in a match of 2 top 10 teams in Charlotte in front of 16, 000. I’m in AWE of the multi talented @CaitlinClark22 who was superb in leading Iowa to a 80 -76 W .All she did was score 44- have 8 reb . & 6 assists .@debbieantonelli was terrific… https://t.co/u0QzFBc1V7
Iowa d. Virginia Tech 80-76 in front of 15,196 fans in Charlotte. Caitlin Clark 44p, 8r, 6a Hannah Stuelke 12p, 4r Georgia Amoore 31p, 3a Liz Kitley 16p, 16r, 3a What an absolute blast that was. Both teams have a lot to figure out, but the ceilings are *high.*
FINAL: #3 Iowa 80, #5 Virginia Tech 76 --Clark 44 pts (13-31 FG, 13-17 FT), 8 rebs, 6 asts --Affolter 2 pts, 14 rebs --Stuelke 12 pts, 5 fouls, 17 mins --Feuerbach 8 pts (all in 3rd Q) --Martin 10 pts (4-9 FG) --Amoore (VT) 31 pts, 7-15 from 3 Terrific win for @IowaWBB.
The stat from this game that surprises me the most: Iowa outscored Virginia Tech 42-20 in the paint, and won the rebounding battle 47-40. Also — Iowa had an 20-0(!) advantage in fast break points. Ninth time Caitlin Clark has scored 40+ in her career. #ncaaW
Iowa has night's best lead at 53-43. Hawkeyes outscoring #Hokies in paint 28-10.