Photos from the Iowa vs. South Carolina NCAA women’s basketball championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland on Sunday, April 7, 2024. South Carolina won, 87-75.

Iowa associate head coach Jan Jensen hugs Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) as she comes off the court with Iowa trailing in the fourth quarter against South Carolina during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Hannah Stuelke (45) goes for a layup in the third quarter against South Carolina during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley calls out to her players in the fourth quarter against Iowa during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots the ball in the fourth quarter against South Carolina during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Gabbie Marshall (24) shoots the ball in the fourth quarter against South Carolina during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

South Carolina assistant coach Jolette Law, left, South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, middle, and South Carolina associate head coach Lisa Boyer watch the Gamecocks take on the Hawkeyes during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

South Carolina Gamecocks forward Chloe Kitts, left, and South Carolina Gamecocks guard Tessa Johnson, right, wave to fans as they walk the red carpet before the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

South Carolina players celebrate on stage after defeating Iowa during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) shows emotion after coming off the court in the fourth quarter against South Carolina during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. South Carolina defeated Iowa 87-75. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Sydney Affolter (3) fights for the ball against South Carolina Gamecocks guard Bree Hall (23) and South Carolina Gamecocks guard Te-Hina Paopao (0) in the fourth quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts as she fights to get around South Carolina Gamecocks center Kamilla Cardoso (10) to guard South Carolina Gamecocks guard Bree Hall (23) in the first quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley walks the red carpet before the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Hannah Stuelke (45) reacts after South Carolina scores over Iowa in the third quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

South Carolina Gamecocks forward Chloe Kitts (21) reaches out to block Iowa Hawkeye guard Kate Martin (20) as she looks to pass the ball in the second quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

South Carolina players celebrate after getting a basket over Iowa in the fourth quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

The Iowa bench celebrates after getting a basket in the third quarter against South Carolina during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) shoots the ball in the second quarter against South Carolina during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Confetti streams down on South Carolina after being presented with the championship trophy after defeating Iowa during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) huddles together with her team as South Carolina leads in the fourth quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, April 6, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) walks past South Carolina Gamecocks guard MiLaysia Fulwiley (12) celebrating with South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) as the Gamecocks lead over Iowa in the third quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) drives towards the net with pressure from South Carolina Gamecocks forward Ashlyn Watkins (2) and South Carolina Gamecocks guard Te-Hina Paopao (0) in the fourth quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

South Carolina Gamecocks forward Ashlyn Watkins (2) and South Carolina Gamecocks forward Sania Feagin (20) reach out to knock the ball away from Iowa Hawkeyes guard Sydney Affolter (3) as she goes for a layup in the third quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

South Carolina Gamecocks forward Ashlyn Watkins walks the red carpet with her team before the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

South Carolina players walk the red carpet during team arrivals before the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes center Sharon Goodman (40) watches as Iowa struggles to get back in points against South Carolina in the fourth quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts after a foul is called on Iowa in the fourth quarter against South Carolina during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa associate head coach Jan Jensen reacts after a foul is called on Iowa in the fourth quarter against South Carolina during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) gives Iowa Hawkeyes guard Gabbie Marshall (24) a low-five in the second quarter against South Carolina during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) checks in on teammate Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) after South Carolina fouled on her in the second quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

South Carolina Gamecocks guard MiLaysia Fulwiley (12) guards Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) as she drives towards the basket in the fourth quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) guards South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) as she dribbles the ball in the fourth quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

South Carolina Gamecocks guard Bree Hall (23) celebrates as the Gamecocks lead over Iowa in the fourth quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) goes for a layup with pressure from South Carolina Gamecocks center Kamilla Cardoso (10) in the fourth quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Sydney Affolter (3) fights to get hold onto the ball against South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) in the fourth quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Addison O'Grady (44) shoots the ball with pressure from South Carolina Gamecocks center Kamilla Cardoso (10) in the fourth quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Lisa Bluder and Iowa associate head coach Jan Jensen react after a foul was not called on South Carolina in the second quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Sydney Affolter (3) drives the ball towards the net with pressure from South Carolina Gamecocks guard Tessa Johnson (5) in the third quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Hannah Stuelke (45) goes for a layup with pressure from South Carolina Gamecocks forward Chloe Kitts (21) in the third quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Hannah Stuelke (45) drives the ball away from South Carolina Gamecocks guard Tessa Johnson (5) in the third quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots the ball with pressure from South Carolina Gamecocks forward Sania Feagin (20) in the third quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) reacts after a foul is called on her in the fourth quarter against South Carolina during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives to the basket with pressure from South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) in the fourth quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Sydney Affolter (3) reacts after a foul is called on South Carolina in the fourth quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Hannah Stuelke (45) drives into South Carolina Gamecocks guard Tessa Johnson (5) in the third quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Lisa Bluder reacts after the refs don’t call a foul on South Carolina in the fourth quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

South Carolina Gamecocks guard Bree Hall (23) fouls on Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) as she shoots the ball in the third quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

South Carolina Gamecocks guard Tessa Johnson (5) guards Iowa Hawkeyes guard Sydney Affolter (3) as she dribbles the ball in the third quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Hannah Stuelke (45) reaches out to knock the ball away from South Carolina Gamecocks forward Chloe Kitts (21) in the second quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Gabbie Marshall (24) yells out to a ref to watch the South Carolina players for fouls in the second quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson puts their name on the championship spot on the bracket after defeating Iowa during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Gabbie Marshall (24) guards South Carolina Gamecocks guard MiLaysia Fulwiley (12) as she dribbles the ball in the first quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Sydney Affolter (3) reaches up to block South Carolina Gamecocks guard Tessa Johnson (5) as she looks to shoot in the second quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

South Carolina Gamecocks guard Bree Hall (23) reacts after hitting a three-pointer in the third quarter against Iowa during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, April 6, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Addison O'Grady (44) guards South Carolina Gamecocks forward Sania Feagin (20) in the third quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, April 6, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) shoots a free-throw in the third quarter against South Carolina during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, April 6, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Addison O'Grady (44) reaches up to block South Carolina Gamecocks center Kamilla Cardoso (10) in the fourth quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, April 6, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) hugs teammate Iowa Hawkeyes forward Jada Gyamfi (23) after coming off the court for the last time in the fourth quarter against South Carolina during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) and Iowa Hawkeyes forward Addison O'Grady (44) reach up to block South Carolina Gamecocks center Kamilla Cardoso (10) as she shoots the ball in the second quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) reaches up to block South Carolina Gamecocks forward Chloe Kitts (21) as she shoots the ball in the second quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Hannah Stuelke (45) and South Carolina Gamecocks guard Tessa Johnson (5) reach out to get control of the loose ball in the fourth quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts to a ref after a foul is called on the Hawkeyes in the fourth quarter against South Carolina during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Sydney Affolter (3) and South Carolina Gamecocks guard Tessa Johnson (5) reach out to get control of the ball in the third quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Gabbie Marshall (24) reaches up to block South Carolina Gamecocks guard Bree Hall (23) as she shoots the ball in the third quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley reacts as confetti rains down on her and her team after receiving the championship trophy after defeating Iowa during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Lisa Bluder tries to talk to a ref after the ball is turned over to South Carolina in the first quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) looks up at the scoreboard after coming off the court as South Carolina leads in the final minute of the fourth quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Addison O'Grady (44) and Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) reach up to block South Carolina Gamecocks center Kamilla Cardoso (10) as she shoots the ball in the third quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, April 6, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa walks the red carpet before the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Sydney Affolter (3) during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa fans make their way into the House of Blues in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024 for the Hawkeye Huddle. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa fans hangout during the Hawkeye Huddle at the House of Blues in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts after call is made on Iowa in the third quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) smiles after a foul is called on her in the fourth quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Hannah Stuelke waves to fans as she walks the red carpet with her team before the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa fans hold up signs for the Hawkeyes while waiting for the teams arrival on the red carpet ahead of the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Lisa Bluder waves to fans as she walks the red carpet before the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Gabbie Marshall waves to fans as she walks the red carpet with her team before the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin waves to fans as she walks the red carpet with her team before the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa fans show emotion after the Hawkeyes fell to the Gamecocks in the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Lexi Blome, 8, of Minnesota, middle, and Hayden Johnson, 7, of Minnesota play around on the stage during the Hawkeye Huddle at the House of Blues in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Condra Allred of Cedar Rapids reacts as dances around with Gavin Blome, 4, of Minnesota on her shoulders during the Hawkeye Huddle at the House of Blues in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Basketball fans wait for the arrival of the Hawkeyes to walk the red carpet before the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Taylor McCabe reacts to fans as she walks the red carpet with her team before the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Herky gets the crowd fired up while waiting for the team arrival on the red carpet before the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Lisa Bluder waves at the media as she walks the red carpet with her coaching staff before the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward AJ Ediger (34) waves to fans as she walks the red carpet with her team before the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Lisa Bluder shakes hands with South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley before the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, April 6, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) holds up three fingers after getting a three-pointer in the first quarter against South Carolina during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, April 6, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Hannah Stuelke (45) takes a moment during the National Anthem before the NCAA championship game against South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, April 6, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Sydney Affolter (3) goes for a layup in the first quarter against South Carolina during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, April 6, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) gives her team high-fives before the NCAA championship game against South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, April 6, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) and Iowa Hawkeyes forward Addison O'Grady (44) react to a call against the Hawkeyes in the fourth quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall shows emotion as she talks with members of the media in the Iowa locker room after the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa guard Sydney Affolter shows emotion as she talks with members of the media in the Iowa locker room after the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes center Sharon Goodman (40) shows emotion after the Hawkeyes fell to the Gamecocks 87-75 during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Sydney Affolter (3) reacts after South Carolina fouls on Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) in the first quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, April 6, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots the ball with pressure from South Carolina Gamecocks center Kamilla Cardoso (10) in the first quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, April 6, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

South Carolina Gamecocks center Kamilla Cardoso (10) reaches up to block Iowa Hawkeyes forward Hannah Stuelke (45) as she looks to shoot in the first quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, April 6, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives towards the basket with pressure from South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) in the first quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, April 6, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) drives the ball to the basket with pressure from South Carolina Gamecocks forward Chloe Kitts (21) in the first quarter during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, April 6, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Lisa Bluder, Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark and Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin smile as they talk with the media during a press conference after the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) shares a moment with Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Lisa Bluder after coming off the court for the last time as a Hawkeye during the NCAA championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)