Social media reacts as No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball flexes muscles in second half vs. Nebraska
Stress-free victories are the best victories for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Of course, this is obvious. Everyone wants to see their team win with ease. Nobody wants to watch a game dwindle down, wondering if they’re going to do enough to overcome the opposition.
You always want to see your team handle their business with ease, especially coming off a tough loss such as the Hawkeyes’ 100-92 defeat at the hands of Ohio State.
That next game is arguably more important than the initial loss, as one can surely snowball into two, three, and so on. Iowa needed to get their swagger back, hit the ground running, find their stride, or whatever cliche you think best applies to the situation. They did just that, defeating Nebraska, 92-73.
While wins like this are obviously great, there’s another perk that comes with games like this. It’s a great reminder, without the stress of hoping the team can pull the win out, that Caitlin Clark is something we’ve never seen before.
Another monster performance for Clark with 38 points, 10 rebounds, six assists. And it just feels so normal for her. Drink it in while you can. This isn’t going to last forever.
Hawkeye social media was certainly drinking it all in. Here are the best reactions to Clark’s masterful performance and the Hawkeyes’ big win over Nebraska.
Simply amazing
Shortly before tipoff for Iowa WBB at Carver. pic.twitter.com/Qm1dbjJmLp
— Scott Dochterman (@ScottDochterman) January 27, 2024
She seems pretty popular
#22 checks in pic.twitter.com/9b4cDkmLYr
— Blake Hornstein (@BlakeHornTV) January 27, 2024
Yeah... you maybe want to guard her...
𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱'𝘃𝗲, 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱'𝘃𝗲, 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱'𝘃𝗲 guarded her at the 3-point line. @CaitlinClark22 x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/n35sU9nWXj
— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) January 27, 2024
The “leave Caitlin Clark wide open,” defense is certainly a strategy for Nebraska. Tune in to see if it works!
— hawkize (@stillnothawkize) January 27, 2024
Good start
Iowa has a 9-0 lead.
Nebraska with 0 points in 9 possessions.
— Chad Leistikow🆑 (@ChadLeistikow) January 27, 2024
What... like... how?
𝗚𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 pass 🤩@CaitlinClark22 x @StuelkeHannah#Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/A0vUg4RM7A
— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) January 27, 2024
Things definitely calmed down after a fast start
𝘕𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳 😤
END 1 | Iowa 14, Nebraska 11 #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/E36EWGvokV
— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) January 27, 2024
Gabbie Marshall gets the bucket to go as the first quarter comes to a close.
Iowa leads Nebraska 14-11. Not a great offensive start for the Hawkeyes.
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) January 27, 2024
Less than ideal inside
Nebraska has 9 points on 8 offensive boards.
Iowa has 0 offensive boards.
Huskers lead 24-22 now.
— Go Iowa Awesome (@IowaAwesome) January 27, 2024
That's what she does
Sydney Affolter with a spark of energy. A hard fought offensive rebound and now a three-pointer.
— Kyle Huesmann (@HuesmannKyle) January 27, 2024
𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄, just @sydneyaffolter1 with a timely o-board. #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/AgMKg05zpI
— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) January 27, 2024
And that's what SHE does
𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗙𝗹𝘆 ✨@CaitlinClark22 x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/lWD9LbdE83
— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) January 27, 2024
HALFTIME
Iowa 36
Nebraska 31Caitlin Clark drills a step back three-pointer at the buzzer. Hawkeyes end the half on a 9-0 run.
— Kyle Huesmann (@HuesmannKyle) January 27, 2024
Can we talk about how good Kenny Loggins is?
Caitlin Clark buries a three-pointer. Iowa up 45-35. Feels like this is a danger zone for Nebraska.
— Kyle Huesmann (@HuesmannKyle) January 27, 2024
Great... the Hawkeyes social media team just had to outdo me
"𝘕𝘰𝘸 𝘐'𝘮 𝘭𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘥, 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥."
–@davismolly14, probably #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/SijRfsq4zD
— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) January 27, 2024
Hall of fame deadeye
𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 but net 😎@CaitlinClark22 x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/zi4ZIOzzDI
— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) January 27, 2024
Like she's playing with all of the sliders turned down
Caitlin Clark, man. Iowa fans– telling you– enjoy this. This is special.
Just ridiculous shotmaking going on right now.
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) January 27, 2024
A 14-point third quarter so far for Caitlin Clark (5-5 FG, including 4-4 from 3). Iowa's lead is 57-40.
— Chad Leistikow🆑 (@ChadLeistikow) January 27, 2024
She does put this ish together
𝟭𝟯 points for The Glue. @kate_martin22 x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/tBY6iQ2Dup
— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) January 27, 2024
"Not if Caitlin Clark has anything to say about it"
𝘍𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯' 22 🤩@CaitlinClark22 x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/fymHq31tzW
— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) January 27, 2024
What can't she do?!
𝗕𝟭𝗚 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 😤@CaitlinClark22 x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/kj5SN6hmSf
— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) January 27, 2024
Probably the only PG reaction I could find to that shot
Caitlin Clark recovered a loose ball at the half-court line with 3 seconds on the shot clock. She was double-covered and still drilled a step-back 30 footer.
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) January 27, 2024
And One!
Syd Affolter basket + the foul. 76-61 Iowa.
— Kyle Huesmann (@HuesmannKyle) January 27, 2024
And here it is
𝗧𝗵𝗲 [AND] 𝟭. @sydneyaffolter1 x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/RU3bgFE32i
— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) January 27, 2024
DUDE GET OUT OF HERE WITH THAT!
A sign? pic.twitter.com/K9ilAXzR2n
— Scott Dochterman (@ScottDochterman) January 27, 2024
She's closing in!
3) Jackie Stiles 3,393 points
4) Caitlin Clark 3,387 pointsClark has 36 today with 2:53 to go.
— Chad Leistikow🆑 (@ChadLeistikow) January 27, 2024
Just ridiculous
Caitlin Clark exits with Iowa leading 87-68 with 1:45 to go.
38 pts, 10 reb, 6 ast. 9/12 from the floor in the 2nd half — 6/8 from 3.
— Go Iowa Awesome (@IowaAwesome) January 27, 2024
That'll do it: Iowa wins!
No beer!!! Hawks win!!!! #Hawkeyes #FightForIowa pic.twitter.com/SYuGCIRjCk
— Matt, Dr. Bunny Keeper 🐰 (Taylor's Version) (@05HAWKI) January 27, 2024
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