That was impressive Hawkeye television exposure as well. More recruits watching than the ones in the arena.
Fox studio talking up the arena and fans. All Hawkeyes in the commentary because of the win.
And Caitlin Clark.
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Fox studio talking up the arena and fans. All Hawkeyes in the commentary because of the win.
And Caitlin Clark.
Incredible really, because they were off again until the 4th
I think that was her in the second plus a little extra.
If Witnessing that win in that environment today wasn’t enough to sway some recruits nothing will. Talk about a perfect way to impress recruits, today was it! Crowd was electric, CC ceremony, big win over a top 5. That had to make an impression!
I was so upset with Lucy's play in the first half. But boy did she come through in the fourth quarter. Addie also. Hope this jump starts them for the balance of the season.
Home court vs neutral court is way different. They more than likely will have to beat someone on their home floor if they are still having top seeds host. Iowa will probably be an underdog in almost all of their tournament games if they make it. If the crowd gets behind them, then maybe they pull off an upset in the tourney.
I think that's what Connor was saying to CC after Juju airball from the logo. Lol
CC laughed after his comment.
Have to be happy for Olsen and O'Grady playing like that in the 4th. Kind of senior "want it" leadership the team has needed.
It really was the kind of Olsen game they had to have to compete and win. Everyone else (minus AOG) couldn't make a basket after the first quarter.
That first quarter.
Guyton had good looks. If she was on target, and McCabe made one of her close ones, they could have built a 25 point lead. So close to doing that.
That second quarter.
Couldn't buy a basket. What a temperature swing. But the score gave them some confidence.
Second half defense on JuJu was the kind we were talking about when saying Jensen knows how teams slowed Clark down. Changed it up, stayed right on her.
Surprised by USC not extending the game in the last minute. I think they had a better chance to close the gap than they did.
Classy move by USC staying on court for the Clark ceremony.
Hawks win.
It really was the kind of Olsen game they had to have to compete and win. Everyone else (minus AOG) couldn't make a basket after the first quarter.
That first quarter.
Guyton had good looks. If she was on target, and McCabe made one of her close ones, they could have built a 25 point lead. So close to doing that.
That second quarter.
Couldn't buy a basket. What a temperature swing. But the score gave them some confidence.
Second half defense on JuJu was the kind we were talking about when saying Jensen knows how teams slowed Clark down. Changed it up, stayed right on her.
Surprised by USC not extending the game in the last minute. I think they had a better chance to close the gap than they did.
Classy move by USC staying on court for the Clark ceremony.
Hawks win.
The fans and team did all they could do, it couldn't have went much better.
In the future, feel free to keep idiotic takes like this to yourself.
Juju is a Good Neighbor!
I feel like of all the names in sports, this one is pretty normal.
The momentum of the Clark Effect ramped back up today. And it was at the perfect time, given the caliber of the recruits in Carver. This team needs to finish strong though. And that starts at Minnesota in four days. Feels like another must win game.
I’m glad Brother’s wasn’t around when I lived/worked in IC. We would literally go to either Deadwood or Dublin just to get away from people.
From a coaching standpoint, the adjustment in the second half, breaking the press, won the game. Kudos to the JJ and the coaching staff!
Moot at this point. Probably never see them in Carver again, and remember that Older brother is a Clone, so.....
Congrats to the team and CC! Huge win. A shout out to Juju and USC for good sportsmanship and class.
Watching this on delay. Thorough 3 quarter Juju ain’t no Caitlin despite the hype.
Also, hats off to anyone in the crowd today - your support and volume were incredible.
Ya Fox wasn't showing anyone besides Letterman.
Everything about that game was great but Fox's telecast. Cutting to the studio for fifteen minutes before the ceremony was a colossal misstep.
I think they were waiting for the court to clear and get set up. Fox has no interest in watching tech crews push pyrotechnics across the floor when they could be doing other game coverage.
Probably not a wise thing for any recruit unless she knew she was going to commit when she got here.
Happy for Kylie's defense and Syd's rebounding and FTs.
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Sure, but that's when a decent producer has a map of all the notables in the crowd and does close ups of all of them and both teams while Benetti waxes philosophical. Not brain surgery.
From a coaching standpoint, the adjustment in the second half, breaking the press, won the game. Kudos to the JJ and the coaching staff!
First half Iowa 14 turnovers, Lucy and Syd with 4 each, 2nd half Iowa 3 turnovers, Lucy and Syd zero. Overall much better pushing the ball against the press in 2nd half.
Affolter had a great line in this game
