**Caitlin Clark Leads Iowa Hawkeyes Back to National Championship Game** **April 6, 2024** - Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes are returning to the NCAA Women's Basketball National Championship game for the second consecutive year after a thrilling 71-69 victory over the UConn Huskies in the Final Four. Clark, Iowa's all-time leading scorer, put up a 21-point performance to guide the Hawkeyes to victory. The win marked Clark's 17th consecutive game with a triple-double, a remarkable feat in collegiate basketball. In Clark's career, Iowa boasts an impressive 8-4 record when she scores 40 or more points. She has also registered six triple-doubles with 40 points, 5 assists, and 5 rebounds, including three against AP Top 25 opponents. Clark's dominance has been recognized with her being a finalist for every major national player of the year award. She currently leads the nation in both assists (8.9 per game) and scoring (31.9 per game). The Hawkeyes will face off against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the championship game, who are seeking their third national title in five years. Clark's performance against Louisville in the Elite Eight, where she became the first player in NCAA Tournament history with a 30 or 40-point triple-double, suggests that Iowa will be a formidable opponent in the title game.
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