In a highly anticipated rematch of the 2023 women’s NCAA tournament championship game, only one standout from the previous year could secure a spot in the Final Four.
That standout is none other than Caitlin Clark, the biggest star of the college basketball season.
In a remarkable performance reminiscent of last year’s Elite Eight, Clark propelled her No. 1 seed Iowa Hawkeyes to a thrilling 94-87 victory over defending national champion LSU, the No. 3 seed in the Albany 2 Regional. Clark’s stat line was nothing short of legendary, with 41 points, 12 assists, and 7 rebounds, further solidifying her status as a record-breaking force in her senior season. Unsurprisingly, she was honored as the Most Outstanding Player of the regional.
While the focus should have been on Clark’s exceptional talent and achievements, former NBA player Paul Pierce chose to inject race into the conversation, remarking on “White” Caitlin Clark triumphing over a group of “Black Girls.”
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Social media quickly condemned Pierce’s remarks, emphasizing that Clark’s success should be celebrated without bringing race into the equation.
For Clark, the primary focus remains on securing another shot at the national championship, a goal denied to Iowa last season in a 102-85 loss to LSU. With her sights set on redemption, Clark will lead Iowa into battle against UConn, the winner of the Portland 3 Regional, in the national semifinals on Friday.
Let’s keep the conversation focused on basketball, without bringing race into the discussion.
