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Stunning images from Iowa's record-breaking exhibition win over DePaul at Kinnick Stadium
Although the Iowa Hawkeyes football team wasn't at home this weekend, there was still an electric crowd at Kinnick Stadium as the women's basketball team, starring standout senior guard Caitlin Clark, played an exhibition against DePaul University in front of a packed house.
The "Crossover at Kinnick" event drew a record 55,646 fans, nearly doubling the team's previous high -- 29,619 at the 2002 Final Four. It is the most fans to watch an NCAA women's basketball game.
Made 𝐇𝐄𝐑story 🤩#Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/ghPY4FTqrW
— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) October 15, 2023
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Caitlin Clark mastery and stunning images:
This is 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/nWcRnw2RT4
— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) October 15, 2023
As the teams were announced before the game, Clark was, of course, saved for last. Her introduction left the crowd in a frenzy.
𝘐𝘰𝘸𝘢 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘴 🔥 pic.twitter.com/krp74BvIN1
— Big Ten Women's Basketball (@B1Gwbball) October 15, 2023
As the game progressed, Clark did not disappoint. She recorded a game-high 34 points, as well as a triple-double with 11 rebounds and 10 assists. Clark said earlier in the week that she didn't expect to have much touch on her shot playing in an outdoor stadium. "I tell people I will airball twice. Just prepare yourself," said Clark. Clearly, she wasn't giving herself enough credit.
Caitlin Clark hoops back
light 30 point triple double (inside of a football stadium) pic.twitter.com/14YCmMSAGD— Teg🚨 (@IQfor3) October 15, 2023
After falling to a very early 4-1 deficit, Iowa dominated throughout the game, beating DePaul handedly by a final of 94-72. Kinnick Stadium is located next to the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital, which the Iowa athletic department presented with a donation of about $250,000.
BREAKING: The DePaul-Iowa exhibition game at Kinnick Stadium is the most-attended women's basketball game in the world. pic.twitter.com/qotMsfMo6w
— The DePaulia (@TheDePaulia) October 15, 2023
Iowa leads DePaul 24-18 after the Q1.
Lot of turf on the court Lol @KCCINews pic.twitter.com/dMX1it1TIM— Shannon Ehrhardt (@SEhrhardtKCCI) October 15, 2023
Here are some first half highlights from the Crossover at Kinnick.
Iowa leads Depaul, 52-37. Wind has been a slight factor, but Caitlin Clark still drilled a three from near the logo.
More coverage tonight on @weareiowa5news. pic.twitter.com/GfzeZtIIbp— Jake Brend (@JakeBrendTV) October 15, 2023
Iowa's tradition, since 2017, has been to turn to the hospital and wave to the children after the first quarter of every home game. Despite no football game played, the Hawkeyes and their fans still turned to the hospital and offered a wave.
It's time for the first-ever @IowaWBB Wave.👋 pic.twitter.com/oxpKhbEUfl
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) October 15, 2023
Although we may not get to see many more women's basketball games in outdoor stadiums, this one surpassed all expectations. The stardom of Clark was only outshined by the passion from Iowa's fans.
The reigning national runners-up start their season with a home game against Fairleigh Dickinson University on November 6.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Caitlin Clark, Iowa create unforgettable images at Kinnick Stadium
