This isn’t the first time the programs meet in an NCAA tournament game. They faced off in the Sweet 16 in 2021 with the Huskies taking the victory during their Final Four run. But then, Bueckers and Clark were freshmen. A lot changed since.
In the Elite Eight, the Hawkeyes defeated reigning champion LSU in a rematch of last year’s title game. It was too easy for the black and gold as Clark scored 41 for her second straight semifinals game.
Meanwhile, UConn beat No. 1 USC to head back to the Final Four after missing out last year. Bueckers combined with WNBA-bound Aaliyah Boston for 28 and 24 points, respectively.MORE: Why UConn’s Aaliyah Edwards is wearing a face mask in the Final Four
It all comes down to Cleveland in the star-power battle between the Huskies and Hawkeyes.The Sporting News is tracking live results and highlights from Iowa vs. UConn in the 2024 Women’s Final Four. Follow below for updates.
STREAM: Watch Iowa vs. UConn live with Sling TV
Iowa vs. UConn score
Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
Iowa | 14 | 14 | |||
UConn | 19 | 19 |
Caitlin Clark stats
- Points: 4
- Rebounds: 6
- Assists: 3
- Steals: 1
- Blocks:
- FGs: 2-7
Paige Bueckers stats
- Points: 5
- Rebounds: 1
- Assists: 1
- Steals:
- Blocks:
- FGs: 2-6
Iowa vs. UConn live updates, results, highlights from 2024 Women’s Final Four
All times Eastern.
10:08 p.m. – Bueckers with the big bucket!
Paige Bueckers
FOR THREE pic.twitter.com/vfMF9xDW5z
— UConn Women’s Basketball (@UConnWBB) April 6, 2024
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10:06 p.m. – Points off turnovers: UConn 13, Iowa 2. That’s a 7-0 Husky run.
10:02 p.m. – Too easy for the All-American. Aaliyah Edwards is up to four points, four steals and three rebounds.
AAliyah Edwards with the steal-and-score! pic.twitter.com/AlgNgB5DUE
— UConn Women’s Basketball (@UConnWBB) April 6, 2024
End of first quarter: Iowa 14, UConn 19
9:49 p.m. – Clark may be tough to stop, but she has nothing on Nika Mühl. The senior nails a three over the Hawkeye for her sixth point of the night.
9:40 p.m. – Hannah Stuelke gets on the board, but Iowa still trails 13-7.
9:33 p.m. – Clark gets the first basket of the night!
9:32 p.m. – Here. We. Go. UConn takes first possession.
9:25 p.m. – Here’s how each time lines up in Cleveland.
IOWA HAWKEYES STARTING LINEUP
PG Caitlin Clark
G Gabbie Marshall
G Kate Martin
F Syd Affolter
F Hannah StuelkeUCONN HUSKIES STARTING LINEUP
PG Nika Muhl
G Paige Bueckers
G KK Arnold
G Ashlynn Shade
C Aaliyah Edwards— Kyle Huesmann (@HuesmannKyle) April 6, 2024
8:58 p.m. – That’ll do it! South Carolina gets its spot in the championship game. Who joins them, UConn or Iowa, will be determined in 30 minutes.
8:38 p.m. – It’s safe to say South Carolina will beat NC State in the first Final Four game. The Gamecocks lead by 23 with eight minutes to go.
7:28 p.m. – Kristin Juszczyk, the wife of 49ers’ Kyle Juszczyk and viral designer, comes in clutch with another Caitlin Clark item.
kristin juszczyk with a SLAM DUNK caitlin clark final four jacket 🔥🏀
peep kyle at the end. these two are goals. pic.twitter.com/zXU32ciKJF
— crys; 🏈 (@crystalscuor) April 5, 2024
6:35 p.m. – Let’s just say it’s a good day to for UConn.
Eight years ago today, Breanna Stewart and the UConn Huskies won their fourth national championship in a row 🏆
Will they earn a another title this year? pic.twitter.com/k6H8IPHW0G
— espnW (@espnW) April 5, 2024
5:42 p.m. – She may be a dog, but she doesn’t like the Huskies. Air Corgi goes with Iowa in the semifinals.
Air Corgi makes her UConn vs. Iowa Final Four picks 🐶 pic.twitter.com/dS2E8nzy4a
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) April 5, 2024
5:11 p.m. – WBB turns NFL. Vikings versus Chiefs.
the vikings (paige bueckers) and chiefs (caitlin clark) have posted cheering them on.
this is mad cute! pic.twitter.com/4grFRbuuoB
— shakeia (@curlyfro) April 5, 2024
What channel is Iowa vs. UConn on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
Both Final Four games will be broadcast on ESPN. Cord-cutters can stream the game on Sling.
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Iowa vs. UConn start time
- Date: Friday, April 5
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
The Final Four game between Iowa and UConn is on Friday, April 5. Tipoff begins 30 minutes after the semifinal game between South Carolina and NC State, or approximately 9:30 p.m. ET.
Women’s Final Four schedule 2024
Final Four
Friday, April 5
Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
(1) South Carolina vs. (3) NC State | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
(1) Iowa vs. (3) UConn | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
National Championship
Sunday, April 7
Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
TBD | 3 p.m. | ABC, Sling |