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Caitlin Clark, the record-breaking Iowa basketball star, is set to make her mark in the Final Four this weekend in Cleveland. After scoring an impressive 41 points in Monday night’s game against LSU, Clark led the Hawkeyes to victory and secured a spot in the semifinals. Iowa will face off against UConn in Friday’s second semifinal, while South Carolina will take on North Carolina State in the first semifinal.

In addition to her on-court success, Clark can now claim another record as the most-watched women’s college basketball game in history. The Iowa vs. LSU game drew an average of 12.3 million viewers on ESPN, making it one of the most-viewed games in any sport over the past year. This milestone solidifies Clark’s status as one of the biggest stars in women’s college basketball.

Meanwhile, former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald’s $130 million lawsuit against the school has been allowed to proceed by a judge. Fitzgerald claims he was wrongly fired in the aftermath of a hazing scandal and will have his case heard in a trial set for April 2025.

As the Final Four approaches, all eyes will be on Caitlin Clark as she looks to lead Iowa to a national title. With her impressive scoring record and undeniable talent, Clark has captured the attention of fans across the country and solidified her place as a standout player in women’s college basketball.