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March Madness Women: Can Clark Lead Iowa to Glory?

March Madness Women: Caitlin Clark Aims for Glory with Hawkeyes

Caitlin Clark’s remarkable four-year career at Iowa can be summed up in numerous statistics. However, the record-breaking guard has one specific number in mind: 4. Four more wins would deliver Iowa its first-ever national title in March Madness women basketball.

Clark has shattered scoring records throughout her Hawkeye tenure, and expectations are soaring once again as analysts pore over NCAAW predictions for Clark and her team. Iowa rides an eight-game winning streak into the NCAA Division I women’s regionals. Four more victories would secure a national championship for Clark and the Hawkeyes before she embarks on her professional career.

Hawkeyes Primed for Deep Run in March Madness Women

College basketball odds entering the Sweet 16 position Iowa as the second favorite behind undefeated South Carolina. The Hawkeyes hold the No. 1 seed in the Albany 2 regional and will face

Colorado in the Sweet 16. Although Colorado enjoyed a stint as high as third in the national polls and spent 14 weeks ranked within the AP Top 10, the NCAA selection committee didn’t make things easy for the Hawkeyes. Both defending national champion LSU and UCLA reside within Iowa’s regional bracket.

For those seeking NCAAB odds on the women’s national title winner, Iowa is priced at +650. South Carolina remains the heavy favorite at -155, with LSU trailing closely at +750.

Clark’s Last Stand

Clark has demonstrably rewritten the NCAA record books. Her staggering 3,830 points surpass any total in NCAA men’s or women’s history. The Iowa star has consistently dominated headlines throughout her NCAAW career.

Previously, Iowa had only secured one Big Ten tournament title in the past 21 seasons. However, with Clark spearheading the charge, the Hawkeyes have captured the last three consecutive Big Ten championships. Notably, they also reached the 2023 NCAA Division I national title game.

Before transitioning to the WNBA, Clark is laser-focused on leading Iowa to March Madness women glory. While the Hawkeyes boast the No. 1 seed in the Albany 2 region, it’s arguably the toughest of the four brackets. Pac-12 powerhouse UCLA holds the No. 2 seed, while defending champion LSU sits at No. 3.

Clark showcased her dominance with a phenomenal stat line across wins against Holy Cross and West Virginia: 59 points, 16 rebounds, and 13 assists. The point spread for Clark against West Virginia was set at 32.5 points, and she remarkably delivered exactly 32. The moneyline odds were -110 for her to score under 32.5 points.

Next up for the Hawkeyes in the Sweet 16 is Colorado, with UCLA and LSU looming as the top contenders on the opposite side of the bracket. College basketball betting lines should project Iowa as the favorite in at least the next two games of the tournament.

Can Clark Carry the Hawkeyes Alone?

Clark has been a one-woman show for Iowa, leading all Division I women’s players with averages of 31.9 points and 8.9 assists. Interestingly, the last time the NCAA Division I women’s basketball scoring champion reached the Final Four in the same season was back in 2001. Jackie Stiles led Southwest Missouri State (now Missouri State) to the Final Four before ultimately falling short in the national semifinals.

LSU’s Seimone Augustus replicated this feat six years later, although her team also met the same fate in the Final Four. Clark has the potential to become the first scoring champion to participate in the national title game during the same season. An unprecedented milestone due to the difficulty of the March Madness bracket.

However, it’s clear that Clark can’t secure the championship single-handedly. Hannah Stuelke contributes a steady 14.1 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Kate Martin averages 12.8 points and 6.5 rebounds. There are lingering concerns regarding the availability of senior guard Molly Davis, who hasn’t played since early March.

Chasing Records and WNBA Dreams

Another record is potentially within reach for Clark. She currently sits at 528 career 3-pointers, needing just 10 more to surpass the women’s NCAA Division I record of 537 set by Oklahoma’s Taylor Robertson. Sportsbooks offer +200 odds for her to break the record during the Elite Eight and +300 odds to achieve it in the Final Four. Conversely, the odds are at +200 for Clark to fall short of the record.

The Clark’s Moment

Monday’s game saw Clark establish the NCAA Division I women’s basketball single-season scoring record with a remarkable 1,113 points. With the WNBA Draft looming, Clark is virtually guaranteed to be the No. 1 overall pick in 2024. Let’s delve into some enticing WNBA betting options surrounding this generational talent.

Sportsbooks offer her -400 odds to claim the WNBA Rookie of the Year title. For those seeking a bold prediction, +900 odds are available for Clark to be named the WNBA MVP. Additionally, the odds are set at a compelling -130 for her to average more than 21.5 points as a rookie. Similarly, the odds are -130 for her to surpass 20.5 points in her very first WNBA game as a starter.

As the college basketball schedule winds down and March Madness women reaches its climax, all eyes are on Caitlin Clark. Can she lead the Hawkeyes to a historic championship title before embarking on a potentially legendary WNBA career? The upcoming games will undoubtedly be filled with suspense, as Clark chases individual accolades and collective glory.

Keep an eye on NCAAB scores and college basketball betting lines to stay updated on the captivating journey of Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes in March Madness women.

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