The Iowa Hawkeyes are headed back to the Final Four following a sensational performance from women’s college basketball superstar Caitlin Clark.

Clark poured in 41 points, 12 assists, and 7 rebounds to lead the Hawkeyes past the defending champions LSU Tigers in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament’s March Madness 2024 at the MVP Arena in Albany New York.

The NCAA’s all-time leading scorer in either men’s or women’s division played all 40 minutes, draining 9 threes. In the process, Clark broke yet another set of records including career D1 3-pointers made, career tournament 3-pointers made, and career tournament assists.

This Elite Eight win allows Clark and Iowa to avenge their loss in the national championship game last year to LSU. Clark notably scored 41 points to beat the then-undefeated South Carolina Gamecocks in the Final Four before succumbing to LSU in the title game.

Despite the loss, the Tigers dominated the boards 54-37 led by their own star Angel Reese’s 20 rebounds on top of 17 points, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 3 blocks for an all-around brilliant game. 

Kate Martin stepped up big time for the Hawkeyes to supplement Clark’s production with 21 points while Tigers freshman and HS no.2 overall recruit Mikaylah Williams tallied 18 points and 7 rebounds in a losing effort.

Iowa now await the winner of the UConn vs USC matchup for their Final Four opponent at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio next weekend.