More than just Caitlin
While Clark is certainly a top draw not only for Iowa fans, but for sports fans across the world, the entire team, especially the senior class, captivated the hearts of the Hawkeye faithful.
Center Sharon Goodman won the Elite 90 Award for the second straight year presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating at the finals site for each of the NCAA’s championships.
Guard Molly Davis, who transferred to Iowa from mid-major Central Michigan last season, won over fans with her toughness, grit, and yes, her headband.
“Coming from a place where there’s about 1,500 people in the stands to 15,000 a game, it’s really special and I’m happy to be a part of it,” Davis said Wednesday night.
Iowa’s Molly Davis waves to the crowd during a celebration of the Iowa women’s basketball team Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo credit: Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Citizen, USA TODAY NETWORK)
Guard Gabbie Marshall set the record for most games in Iowa women’s basketball history with 166, and guard Kate Martin was right behind her at 163.
“There’s absolutely no one our tenacious Gabbie can’t defend and there’s no better veteran leader in the country than Kate Martin,” Goetz said, adding, “Kate, I have an office right down the hall open when you are ready for me to hire you.”
Iowa Head Coach Lisa Bluder credited the University of Iowa’s history of supporting women and the fans who have shown up to support them.