SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – #2 Iowa dropped 6-Seed Colorado in a Sweet 16 game, 87-77, at Climate Pledge Arena on Friday night to advance to the Elite 8.
Iowa built an early 10-point lead in this game but trailed at the half by 1 point.
Four of Iowa’s starters netted double figures.
Iowa will be making its fifth appearance in the Elite 8 in program history.
Iowa has shot 50% or better from the field in in 13 of its last 16 quarters.
Iowa is 9-3 in the NCAA Tournament since 2019.
In tournament play, Gabbie Marshall is 20-37 from 3-point range.
Clark has registered the second most points in a single season in Big Ten Conference history. (943)
Iowa has been to the Elite 8 twice since 2019.
Monika Czinano recorded a team-best seven rebounds.
The Hawkeyes outscored the Buffalos, 25-13 in the third quarter.
Most points Colorado has given up this season.
Iowa is 12-4 all-time as 2-Seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Iowa’s 29 wins ties for the most in program history.
Clark’s 33rd career 30-point performance, she has netted 30 or more in 11 games this year.
Clark is the only player in the nation with more than 925 points, 240 rebounds, 290 assists, and 45 steals this season.
UP NEXT
2-Seed Iowa will play 5-Seed Louisville in the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament in Seattle. Tipoff for Sunday’s game is at 5 p.m. (PT) inside Climate Pledge Arena.
