**Hawkeyes Basketball Poised for NIT Second Round** **Iowa City, Iowa - March 21, 2024** - The Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team is set to face Utah in the second round of the NIT on Tuesday, March 21. The game will be played at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Hawkeyes earned a berth in the NIT after finishing the regular season with a 19-12 record. They lost to Purdue in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament. Utah, meanwhile, finished the regular season with a 20-10 record. They lost to Colorado in the semifinals of the Pac-12 Tournament. The game will be televised on ESPN2 and streamed on ESPN+. Tipoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. CT. The Hawkeyes are looking to make a deep run in the NIT and potentially earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament next season. They have a talented team led by sophomore guard Ahron Ulis and junior forward Kris Murray. Utah is a tough opponent, but the Hawkeyes are confident they can pull out the victory. They will need to play their best game of the season to advance to the next round. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the Hawkeyes' NIT run.
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**Hawkeyes Basketball Poised for NIT Second Round** **Iowa City, Iowa - March 21, 2024** - The Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team is set to face Utah in the second round of the NIT on Tuesday, March 21. The game will be played at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Hawkeyes earned a berth in the NIT after finishing the regular season with a 19-12 record. They lost to Purdue in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament. Utah, meanwhile, finished the regular season with a 20-10 record. They lost to Colorado in the semifinals of the Pac-12 Tournament. The game will be televised on ESPN2 and streamed on ESPN+. Tipoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. CT. The Hawkeyes are looking to make a deep run in the NIT and potentially earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament next season. They have a talented team led by sophomore guard Ahron Ulis and junior forward Kris Murray. Utah is a tough opponent, but the Hawkeyes are confident they can pull out the victory. They will need to play their best game of the season to advance to the next round. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the Hawkeyes' NIT run.
**Caitlin Clark Leads Iowa Hawkeyes Back to National Championship Game** **April 6, 2024** - Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes are returning to the NCAA Women's Basketball National Championship game for the second consecutive year after a thrilling 71-69 victory over the UConn Huskies in the Final Four. Clark, Iowa's all-time leading scorer, put up a 21-point performance to guide the Hawkeyes to victory. The win marked Clark's 17th consecutive game with a triple-double, a remarkable feat in collegiate basketball. In Clark's career, Iowa boasts an impressive 8-4 record when she scores 40 or more points. She has also registered six triple-doubles with 40 points, 5 assists, and 5 rebounds, including three against AP Top 25 opponents. Clark's dominance has been recognized with her being a finalist for every major national player of the year award. She currently leads the nation in both assists (8.9 per game) and scoring (31.9 per game). The Hawkeyes will face off against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the championship game, who are seeking their third national title in five years. Clark's performance against Louisville in the Elite Eight, where she became the first player in NCAA Tournament history with a 30 or 40-point triple-double, suggests that Iowa will be a formidable opponent in the title game.
**Hawkeyes Women's Basketball Coach Lisa Bluder Returns for 24th Season** Lisa Marie Bluder, born Lisa Marie Geske on April 16, 1961, is the esteemed head coach of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball program. Coach Bluder is entering her remarkable 24th year as the P. Sue Beckwith MD Head Women's Basketball Coach. Throughout her tenure, Coach Bluder has consistently led the Hawkeyes to success. Under her guidance, the team has achieved 17 NCAA Tournament appearances, including three Sweet Sixteen finishes. She has also earned numerous accolades, including the 2009 Final Four "Coach of the Year" award. In recent years, the Hawkeyes have showcased their resurgence under Coach Bluder's leadership. The team recently secured a return to the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship, thrilling fans with their exceptional performance. As the Hawkeyes embark on their latest season, they are poised for continued greatness under the tutelage of Coach Bluder. Her unwavering commitment to excellence, both on and off the court, continues to inspire and empower her players and the entire Iowa community.
**Hawkeyes Advance to National Championship with Thrilling Final Four Victory** Iowa's Caitlin Clark led her team to a hard-fought 71-69 victory over UConn in the 2024 Women's Final Four. The Hawkeyes rallied past Paige Bueckers and the Huskies to secure a spot in the championship game. Clark, Iowa's star point guard, scored 21 points in the game, leading all scorers. Her clutch shooting down the stretch helped seal the victory for the Hawkeyes. **ESPN Live Coverage** For the latest updates, live scores, video highlights, and analysis, visit ESPN's dedicated Iowa Hawkeyes Women's Basketball page. The most comprehensive coverage of the Hawkeyes' journey to the national championship is available on ESPN. **Details of the Victory** Iowa trailed by as many as 10 points in the first half, but a strong defensive effort and timely scoring from Clark kept them in the game. The Hawkeyes took the lead for good with just over three minutes remaining and held on for the thrilling victory. **Next Up** Iowa will face the winner of the other Final Four matchup between South Carolina and Louisville for the national championship. The game will be played on Sunday, April 7, 2024.
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