Caitlin Clark's star power has not only led Iowa to the NCAA title game but also boosted Charlotte's sports economy. The game between Iowa and Virginia Tech, featuring Clark and Georgia Amoore, attracted a record-breaking crowd of 15,196 fans and generated an estimated $10 million for the Charlotte area. Clark's 44 points led Iowa to an 80-76 victory, while Amoore scored 31 points for Virginia Tech. Other key performances included Hannah Stuelke from Iowa with 12 points and Liz Kitley from Virginia Tech with 16 points and 16 rebounds.
Tonight was really cool in Charlotte. No. 8 Virginia Tech fell just short to No. 3 Iowa but they played a hell of game in front of 15,000+. So many excited little girls like these 2. It was so fun to watch it through their eyes. Let’s go women’s sports. Way to go @CLTSports. https://t.co/lu4NyNqdAO
No. 18 FSU women’s basketball takes down no. 11 Tennessee in a thriller https://t.co/tNpHOpwOZv
CAITLIN CLARK CAME TO HOOP 😤 @CaitlinClark22 | @IowaWBB https://t.co/R2cSBXRt6F
Very few players I’ve enjoyed watching in hoops more over the last several years than Caitlin Clark. She can score every way possible, handles the ball like it’s part of either hand and sees the entire court. When I know @IowaWBB is playing, I make it a point to watch.
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.
Caitlin Clark setting brush screens and popping for 3 is fun. https://t.co/zLnQMhqXQS
Iowa vs. Virginia Tech is the ideal early-season matchup, a team we all know vs. a team that was startlingly good last year but we aren’t as knowledgeable about or certain of this season because of all the departures.
15,196 the attendance tonight for #Hokies and Iowa. They're getting their $$$'s worth.
Caitlin Clark is just different.
Caitlin Clark is STRONG, goodness.
Georgia Amoore from BEYOND HALF COURT 🤯 (via @accwbb) https://t.co/h9Jmd5jXwO
The FSU women’s basketball team battled and came away with an impressive win over No. 11 Tennessee Thursday night at the Tucker Civic Center. https://t.co/sK8rRxAswq
That is a great stat per @bethmowins and @debbieantonelli on the broadcast: This Iowa-Virginia Tech game has generated roughly $10 million for the Charlotte area. That's right - an early November game with two teams that aren't from North Carolina. Incredible.
Amoore and Clark with 18 each. Iowa leads #Hokies 33-32 at half despite missing 14 of 15 attempts beyond the arc.
Georgia Amoore might be the most *electric* player in all of college basketball right now. That is all.
Georgia Amoore from WAYYYYY downtown 🎯 The first quarter comes to a close with a bang in this top-10 matchup. 🎥 @SportsCenter | @HokiesWBB https://t.co/O5U67L6An8
GEORGIA AMOORE FROM HALF COURT AT THE BUZZER 🚨 https://t.co/PG67wlT6ar
What a 1st quarter @HokiesWBB 👀 We love to see it @georgia_amoore 👏👏 @kellygramlich (wait for it 😂😂) https://t.co/A8r8OWx4hX
Caitlin Clark has been cold from long range so far, but Virginia Tech’s Georgia Amoore just did this: https://t.co/rrhySlw8TU
End of 1Q: Virginia Tech 18, Iowa 15 Georgia Amoore with a trey at the buzzer to give Virginia Tech the lead TV: ESPN2 #ncaaw https://t.co/tmKq2UXNSW
GEORGIA AMOORE FROM HALF COURT 🚨 https://t.co/mvMbIkVHqh
Georgia Amoore just took over the second half of that first quarter. This arena exploded when she hit that shot!
Are you not entertained?! Amoore from midcourt at the first-quarter horn. #Hokies lead Iowa 18-15.
Georgia Amoore is COOKIN
Here’s how this game together. Charlotte went all-out to land Iowa and Virginia Tech. https://t.co/5UgsFPTvGi
Nice to see all these people at Spectrum Center watching women’s basketball. Caitlin Clark (with ball here) has 3p, 2a in first 5 minutes. https://t.co/G9UIWBhcEh
This atmosphere is ELECTRIC. Iowa fans can TRAVEL. I see so many grown men in Clark jerseys/shirseys, it's pretty cool. And Charlotte is not exactly Hokie Nation but you wouldn't know it by the crowd. Just incredible scenes.
Big game in Charlotte, y'all. #ncaaW https://t.co/UlRbeNyoN2
They have sold about 15,000 tickets for the Iowa/Va Tech women’s hoops game in Charlotte today. Game organizers say it will be the largest regular-season crowd ever for a women’s college game in NC. And of course, not coincidentally, Caitlin Clark is here. https://t.co/vnRNqiUc6g
Here for Iowa/Virginia Tech. Here and EXCITED. https://t.co/oRyw9bf6ZU
I’m told that more than 15,000 tickets have been sold for tonight’s @Ally Tip-off between Virginia Tech and Iowa in Charlotte. #ncaaW
This point guard matchup tonight 🔥 Caitlin Clark: 29.6 PPG vs AP Top-10 teams in her career, highest career PPG vs Top 10 teams in DI over the last 25 seasons Georgia Amoore: 22.3 PPG + 38 threes in eight ACC & NCAA tournament games combined last season 8 PM on ESPN2 🍿 https://t.co/XL3gyFCkgu
Jerry from half court! https://t.co/j9sqdPD6qK https://t.co/mfMSG3OoWi
It's going down tomorrow in Charlotte! #3 @IowaWBB vs. #8 @HokiesWBB. 8 PM on ESPN2. Pregame coverage on @accnetwork from 4-6 PM & postgame coverage once the game ends. Tickets: https://t.co/pkMqdVRBzF https://t.co/6o6bbdS4aw
NEW: Caitlin Clark’s stardom exploded as she led Iowa to the NCAA title game. As play restarts, the high-scoring Iowa guard is reshaping the ticket market and inspiring entirely new events. The Caitlin Clark Economy: https://t.co/DyTg5td95B