Social media reacts as No. 4 Iowa bounces back in record-breaking night against Michigan
That was exactly what Iowa needed.
After a disappointing loss in their last contest at Nebraska, Iowa badly needed two things. They needed to bounce back with a big win, and they needed Caitlin Clark to break that dang record quickly.
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Clark entered Thursday’s game eight points away from breaking the all-time NCAA women’s basketball scoring record. The burden of the chase for an all-time scoring record could certainly weigh heavily on any athlete. It’s a great thing, but certainly can be a cloud over a team’s head, and a bit of a distraction as Iowa enters a key point of their season. Thankfully, Clark reached that magic number extremely early in the game.
She would certainly not stop at eight, dropping an astonishing 49 points in the Hawkeyes’ 106-89 victory over Michigan! That’s a new single-game record for the Hawkeyes! It was a fantastic performance for Clark even by her lofty standards.
In addition to her record-breaking game, Clark added 13 assists. Around her, Iowa was lethal from 3-point land, making 18 shots from downtown.
Even on a massive occasion, it was precisely the focused performance needed from the Hawkeyes. Here are the top social media reactions from the victory.
For the top reactions to Caitlin Clark’s record-breaking performance, click here.
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The Shot
THE shot. @caitlinclark22 x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/Pd442DeYzR
— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) February 16, 2024
Brilliant
Exactly how you would draw it up. Incredible. https://t.co/rCWOxLmfHd
— Kyle Huesmann (@HuesmannKyle) February 16, 2024
Special night
CAITLIN CLARK LOGO 3 AND A FOUL.
WHAT IS HAPPENING
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) February 16, 2024
Me too
I said it on the show, but following Caitlin Clark and this Iowa womens basketball program has been the most fun I’ve ever had as a fan
— Lucy Rohden (@lucy_rohden) February 16, 2024
Ridiculous
You're kidding 😂@caitlinclark22 x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/afOSOY70Ku
— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) February 16, 2024
Sheesh
Caitlin Clark has 21 points.
Michigan has 20.
It's still the first quarter.
— Adam Jacobi (@adam_jacobi) February 16, 2024
A big first quarter
End of the First Quarter
Iowa 33
Michigan 22Caitlin Clark puts up 23 points on 8/10 shooting, including five made threes.
— Kyle Huesmann (@HuesmannKyle) February 16, 2024
The GOAT
In a known historic evening for Caitlin Clark… she just dropped 23 in the 1st quarter
Just a stone… cold…. DAWWWG
No nerves… no tightness.. all the while the world and history is watching.. She’s on pace to score 92 points
😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/rNr0W2Fcz6
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) February 16, 2024
She's on fire
That first quarter from Caitlin Clark might be the most insane stretch of sports I've ever seen live. "In the zone" doesn't even begin to explain what that felt like in Carver Hawkeye Arena.
— Chantel Jennings (@ChantelJennings) February 16, 2024
That's the glue
Kate Martin went down hard on one end– appeared to get stepped on– proceeds to hustle back for the major swat at the hoop.
That's totally Kate Martin.
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) February 16, 2024
Need that!
Gabbie Marshall knocks down a three-pointer. 46-38 Iowa.
— Kyle Huesmann (@HuesmannKyle) February 16, 2024
Gabbie came to play!
Gabbie Marshall for 3 + one of my favorite GIFs. pic.twitter.com/paaPkJDgAA
— Chad Leistikow🆑 (@ChadLeistikow) February 16, 2024
Hawks up at half
Iowa leads Michigan 53-41 at the half.
Caitlin Clark with 28 points and 8 assists through the first 20 minutes.
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) February 16, 2024
Go boo this account
You have to hand it to her, pulling up from 35 feet away with 25 seconds left on the shot clock is pure Caitlin Clark. pic.twitter.com/aAF4JUO0L4 https://t.co/XT1nuHCAeS
— No Escalators (@NoEscalators) February 16, 2024
Big news
In non-Caitlin Clark news, members of the football team combined with the dance team for halftime entertainment. pic.twitter.com/jvZuNjSaoI
— Scott Dochterman (@ScottDochterman) February 16, 2024
Iowa cooking
Molly Davis and Caitlin Clark each hit three-pointers out of the halftime break. Iowa up 59-41.
Going to be very hard for Michigan to keep this close.
— Kyle Huesmann (@HuesmannKyle) February 16, 2024
Big if true
Iowa currently has more NCAA women’s basketball scoring record holders than ISU has 10 win football seasons.
— Mike Ott (Lover of beer and green bean casserole) (@DustyBottoms04) February 16, 2024
Give and go
Give & Go. @addiogrady22 x @caitlinclark22 #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/40jaafSXS5
— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) February 16, 2024
Caitlin Cooking
Caitlin Clark with another three-pointer. She has 36 points. Iowa up 69-52.
— Kyle Huesmann (@HuesmannKyle) February 16, 2024
Closing in on that record
As I send this tweet, Caitlin is 115 points away from passing Pete Maravich.
— Brendan Stiles (@thebstiles) February 16, 2024
Iowa pulling ahead
Taylor McCabe and Kate Martin go back-to-back from three-point range. 77-57 Iowa.
— Kyle Huesmann (@HuesmannKyle) February 16, 2024
MONEY
McCabe is 💰@_taylormccabe x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/mZCFrsjHsN
— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) February 16, 2024
Sure lol...
Caitlin Clark (38 points) just added her 10th assist on a gorgeous dime to Addi O'Grady as time expired.
End 3rd: #4 Iowa 81, Michigan 60.
— Chad Leistikow🆑 (@ChadLeistikow) February 16, 2024
GO FOR 50!!
Clark up to 40 points, her 12th career 40-point game.
— Go Iowa Awesome (@IowaAwesome) February 16, 2024
This is nuts!
Caitlin Clark has tied her career high with 46 points, 2:28 to go.
— Chad Leistikow🆑 (@ChadLeistikow) February 16, 2024
SHE DID IT!
CAITLIN CLARK HAS THE IOWA SCORING RECORD WITH 49 POINTS.
— Adam Jacobi (@adam_jacobi) February 16, 2024
A historical night!
Historic night in Iowa City. #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/92tsV2M62C
— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) February 16, 2024
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