Iowa Head Coach Lisa Bluder and Caitlin Clark Speak Out

Postgame Press Conference

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder and star player Caitlin Clark addressed the media after their disappointing 86-69 loss to Indiana. Bluder expressed concern over Clark's frustration during the game, which was evident in her verbal exchanges with the Hoosiers bench.

Clark's Frustration

Bluder noted that Clark's frustration stemmed from the team's subpar performance and the physical play of Indiana's defense. She said, "It's understandable that she's frustrated. She's a competitor, and she wants to win. But she needs to learn to channel that frustration in a positive way.".

Clark herself admitted to feeling frustrated, saying, "I was just trying to get my team going. I wasn't trying to be disrespectful to Indiana." She also praised the Hoosiers for their tough defense, saying, "They're a physical team, and they made it hard for us to score.".

Looking Ahead

Despite the loss, Bluder remains optimistic about the team's future. She said, "We're going to learn from this game and get better. We have a lot of talent on this team, and we're going to be ready for the next challenge."

Clark echoed Bluder's sentiments, saying, "We're going to stick together and keep working hard. We're going to learn from this game and come back stronger.".