The Iowa Hawkeyes faced off against the Kansas State Wildcats in a hard-fought battle on Saturday night, but ultimately fell 65-58. Despite the loss, the Hawkeyes had a standout performance from freshman guard Caitlin Clark, who scored a team-high 24 points.
Clark was a force to be reckoned with on the court, shooting 9-of-18 from the field and 4-of-8 from beyond the arc. She also added four rebounds, three assists, and two steals in the loss. Her efforts kept the Hawkeyes in the game, as they trailed by just four points at halftime.
Unfortunately, the Hawkeyes were unable to keep up with the Wildcats in the second half. Kansas State outscored Iowa 39-29 in the second half, thanks to a strong performance from their senior guard Mike McGuirl, who scored a game-high 25 points.
The loss was a tough one for Iowa, as they now sit at 8-6 on the season. Despite the loss, Clark’s performance was impressive and showed why she is one of the top freshmen in the nation. She has been a key contributor for the Hawkeyes this season, averaging 17.2 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.2 rebounds per game.
The Hawkeyes will look to bounce back from this loss as they take on Purdue on Tuesday night. It will be a tough matchup for Iowa, but if Clark can continue her strong play, they have a chance to come away with a victory.
