The Iowa Hawkeyes Dominate No. 16 Seed Holy Cross, Gear Up to Face West Virginia in Women’s NCAA Tournament
In a stunning display of dominance, Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes secured a convincing 91-65 win over No. 16 seed Holy Cross in the first round of the 2024 Women’s NCAA Tournament. Their victory sets them up for a face-off against No. 8 seed West Virginia on Monday, with a spot in the Sweet 16 on the line.
The tension between the two teams escalated when Mountaineers head coach Mark Kellogg made comments vowing to “send Caitlin Clark packing.” However, he later downplayed his remarks as the matchup approaches.
Tipoff for the game is set for 8 p.m. ET, with the Hawkeyes entering as 15.5-point favorites. Women’s basketball expert Calvin Wetzel has weighed in with his predictions for the game, noting that Iowa is on a roll offensively with Caitlin Clark leading the nation in scoring at 31.9 points per game.
On the other side, West Virginia is known for their strong defense and will be focused on slowing down Clark and the Hawkeyes. Wetzel is leaning towards the Over on the point total and has identified a critical X-factor for the game that could tip the scales for either team.
For those interested in betting on the game, Wetzel has also released a special Caitlin Clark prop bet, available on SportsLine. Fans and pundits alike are eagerly anticipating the matchup between these two formidable teams, as the intensity on the court continues to build leading up to the game.
