Iowa fans fill the stands for a game against Northwestern on Jan. 31, 2024, at Welsch-Ryan Arena in Evanston.
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark drives for a layup after being fouled by Northwestern guard Caroline Lau on Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston.
Iowa star Caitlin Clark, left, emerges from a tunnel as fans reach out hoping for high-fives before a game against Northwestern on Wednesday at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston. Clark, the nation’s leading scorer, drew a sellout crowd for the game.
Ayanna Hanes, left, 10, and Dylann Ciszon, 9, both of Crystal Lake, eagerly await the start of the Northwestern-Iowa game on Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston. Both came to see Caitlin Clark, with Ciszon saying she likes the Hawkeyes supserstar because “she really hypes up the crowd.”
Fans line up outside of Welsh-Ryan Arena before the Northwestern-Iowa women’s basketball game on Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston. Most were there to see Hawkeyes superstar Caitlin Clark, the nation’s leading scorer who is projected to be the top pick in this year’s WNBA draft.
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark lies on the court after falling in the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston. Iowa defeated Northwestern 110-74 while Clark scored 35 points, had six rebounds and 10 assists.
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark drives to the basket while being guarded by Northwestern Wildcats guard Melannie Daley in the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston. Iowa defeated Northwestern 110-74 while Clark scored 35 points, had six rebounds and 10 assists.
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark drives to the basket while being guarded by Northwestern Wildcats guard Melannie Daley in the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston. Iowa defeated Northwestern 110-74 while Clark scored 35 points, had six rebounds and 10 assists.
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark drives to the basket against Northwestern Wildcats guard Melannie Daley in the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston. Iowa defeated Northwestern 110-74 while Clark scored 35 points, had six rebounds and 10 assists.
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark drives to the basket while being defended by Northwestern Wildcats guard Casey Harter in the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston. Iowa defeated Northwestern 110-74 while Clark scored 35 points, had six rebounds and 10 assists.
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark drives to the basket against Northwestern Wildcats forward Caileigh Walsh in the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston. Iowa defeated Northwestern 110-74 while Clark scored 35 points, had six rebounds and 10 assists.
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark drives to the basket against Northwestern Wildcats forward Caileigh Walsh in the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston. Iowa defeated Northwestern 110-74 while Clark scored 35 points, had six rebounds and 10 assists.
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark drives to the basket against Northwestern Wildcats forward Caileigh Walsh in the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston. Iowa defeated Northwestern 110-74 while Clark scored 35 points, had six rebounds and 10 assists.
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark tries to drive to the basket while being guarded by Northwestern Wildcats guard Maggie Pina, left, and Northwestern Wildcats forward Mercy Ademusayo in the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston. Iowa defeated Northwestern 110-74 while Clark scored 35 points, had six rebounds and 10 assists.
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark tries to drive to the basket while being guarded by Northwestern Wildcats guard Maggie Pina, left, and forward Mercy Ademusayo in the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston. Iowa defeated Northwestern 110-74 while Clark scored 35 points, had six rebounds and 10 assists.
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark tries to drive to the basket while being guarded by Northwestern Wildcats guard Maggie Pina, left, and forward Mercy Ademusayo in the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston. Iowa defeated Northwestern 110-74 while Clark scored 35 points, had six rebounds and 10 assists.
The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate a 110-74 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston. Iowa defeated Northwestern 110-74.
The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate a 110-74 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston.
Iowa Hawkeyes fans mob guard Caitlin Clark as she leaves the court at Welsh-Ryan Arena after Iowa defeated Northwestern 110-74 on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston. Clark scored 35 points, had six rebounds and 10 assists.
Iowa Hawkeyes fans mob guard Caitlin Clark as she leaves the court at Welsh-Ryan Arena after Iowa defeated Northwestern 110-74 on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston. Clark scored 35 points, had six rebounds and 10 assists.
Iowa Hawkeyes fans mob guard Caitlin Clark as she leaves the court at Welsh-Ryan Arena after Iowa defeated Northwestern 110-74 on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston. Clark scored 35 points, had six rebounds and 10 assists.
Iowa Hawkeyes fans mob guard Caitlin Clark as she leaves the court at Welsh-Ryan Arena after Iowa defeated Northwestern 110-74 on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Evanston. Clark scored 35 points, had six rebounds and 10 assists.
