For some, it may seem that a controversial call in the final seconds of the semifinal game between Iowa and UConn gave way to the Hawkeyes' victory on Friday night.
The Iowa Hawkeyes are back in the women’s final for the second year in a row, but not without a bit of controversy. Iowa battled through a tough first half against UConn where star shooter Caitlin Clark was limited to just six points. A late surge in the second half, coupled with pivotal three-pointers from Clark, kept Iowa in the race. But a costly turnover with just a minute remaining gave way to Nika Muhl’s 3-pointer for a 70-69 Iowa lead.
Then, in dramatic fashion, Aaliyah Edwards was called for an illegal screen on Gabbit Marshall. Clark made her first free throw attempt, and Sydney Affolter secured the offensive rebound on the second to end it all. The controversial call made waves on social media, with many disagreeing with officials. 'My point of view, it was pretty clean,' Edwards said of the offensive foul after the game.
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