Caitlin Clark’s final 3-word farewell to Iowa as collegiate career comes to end

Iowa Hawkeyes standout Caitlin Clark said her final farewell to the women’s basketball program and the school she helped improve over the last four years.

Following an 87-75 loss to the Gamecocks in the national championship on Sunday, Clark shared a photo of her black Iowa jersey and yellow sneakers with a three-word caption.
“I’ll miss ya,” she wrote.
Clark gave it her all, but the Gamecocks were just too much. She scored 30 points on 10 of 28 from the field, including five three-pointers. She led Iowa out to a strong start, leading by seven points in the opening quarter, but South Carolina rallied in the second.

The Gamecocks continued to pile on throughout the second half and played tough defense on Clark and the rest of her Iowa teammates. At the end of the night, Clark and the Hawkeyes watched the confetti fall on South Carolina as they celebrated their second title in three years.

In eight days, Clark will lead the next generation of WNBA superstars. She’s likely to be the No. 1 overall pick when the draft begins.
“The emotions will probably hit me over the next couple days,” she said. “I don’t have much time to sit around and sulk and be upset. I don’t think that’s what I’m about either. Yeah, I’m sad we lost this game, but I’m also so proud of myself, I’m so proud of my teammates, I’m so proud of this program. There’s a lot to be proud of.”

Clark has been credited with helping women’s basketball reach new heights over the last two seasons.

South Carolina’s head coach, Dawn Staley, took time out of the team’s celebration to compliment Clark.

“I want to personally thank Caitlin Clark for lifting up our sport,” Staley said in a statement. “She has carried a heavy load for our sport, and it will not stop here on a collegiate tour.” When she is the first choice in the WNBA Draft, she will elevate the league as well.”

“So, Caitlin Clark, if you’re out there, you are one of the GOATs (greatest of all time) of our game, and we appreciate you.”

Clark ends her career as the all-time leader in NCAA scoring.