Photos: Iowa advances to Final Four after defeating Louisville 97-83

See photos from Iowa’s 97-83 win over Louisville in an NCAA women’s basketball tournament Elite Eight game at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on Sunday.

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Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) celebrates after Iowa Hawkeyes guard Gabbie Marshall (24) scored in fourth quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Seattle residents and Hawkeye fans Michelle Sarju, from left, Nan Macy and Vicki Martinez walk to the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday ahead of the Elite Eight game between Iowa and Louisville. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

A large crowd of Iowa and Louisville fans gather outside the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday as doors open to attend the Elite Eight game. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward McKenna Warnock (14) goes for a layup in the first quarter against Louisville during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Hannah Stuelke (45) goes for a layup with pressure from Louisville in the first quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

The Iowa bench celebrates after the Hawkeyes score against Louisville in the fourth quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

An Iowa fan cheers on the Hawkeyes in the fourth quarter as they lead over Louisville during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Gabbie Marshall (24) goes for a layup in the fourth quarter against Louisville during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa players rush together to celebrate their win over Louisville during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Gabbie Marshall (24) shoots the ball in the second half of the game against Louisville during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward McKenna Warnock (14) shoots the ball in the first quarter against Louisville during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

A large crowd of Iowa fans cheer on the Hawkeyes in the second quarter against Louisville during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Monika Czinano (25) fights for control of the ball against Louisville Cardinals guard Hailey Van Lith (10) in the second quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Gabbie Marshall (24) guards as Louisville Cardinals guard Mykasa Robinson (5) looks to pass the ball in the first quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Monika Czinano (25) shoots a two-pointer with pressure from Louisville Cardinals forward Olivia Cochran (44) in the second quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Monika Czinano (25) guards Louisville Cardinals guard Mykasa Robinson (5) as she passes the ball in the second quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Louisville Cardinals guard Mykasa Robinson (5) guards as Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots the ball in the first quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate after defeating Louisville and advancing to the Final Four after the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) smiles as she celebrates the win over Louisville with her teammates after the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

A crowd of over 11,000 people watch the Iowa vs. Louisville Elite Eight game at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Louisville Cardinals forward Olivia Cochran (44) guards Iowa Hawkeyes forward Monika Czinano (25) as she goes for a layup in the second half during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

An Iowa fan cheers on the Hawkeyes in the second half of the game against Louisville during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) raises her hands to the crowd as the Hawkeyes lead over the Cardinals in the fourth quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Louisville Cardinals guard Mykasa Robinson (5) reaches out to block Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) as she shoots the ball in the second half during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) dives to save the loose ball against Louisville Cardinals guard Merissah Russell (13) in the second half during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Monika Czinano (25) guards Louisville Cardinals guard Hailey Van Lith (10) as she turns the ball in the fourth quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Lisa Bluder yells out to her players in the fourth quarter of the game against Louisville during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Hawkeye fans hold up an Iowa sign as they cheer on the team in the fourth quarter against Louisville during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Louisville Cardinals guard Merissah Russell (13) guards Iowa Hawkeyes forward McKenna Warnock (14) as she dribbles the ball in the fourth quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Louisville Cardinals guard Merissah Russell (13) reacts as she runs into Iowa Hawkeyes forward Hannah Stuelke (45) in the fourth quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Lisa Bluder hugs Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) in the final minute of the fourth quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Monika Czinano (25) smiles as she hugs Iowa Hawkeyes forward Jada Gyamfi (23) after the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) shoots a three-pointer in the second half of the game against Louisville during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Louisville Cardinals forward Olivia Cochran (44) reacts after a foul is called on her in the fourth quarter against Iowa during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Lisa Bluder smiles with her players after the Hawkeyes lead over the Cardinals in the fourth quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Assistant Coach Jan Jensen smiles as she embraces her son Jack Jensen after Iowa defeated Louisville to advance to the Final Four after the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Hannah Stuelke (45) pushes into Louisville Cardinals guard Merissah Russell (13) as she drives the ball towards the net in the second half during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Assistant Head Coach Jan Jensen hugs her son Jack Jensen after the Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals and advance to the Final Four after the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) passes the ball with pressure from Louisville Cardinals guard Morgan Jones (24) in the first quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Walz reacts to a call in favor of Iowa in the first quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Louisville Cardinals forward Olivia Cochran (44) guards Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) as she looks to shoot in the first quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Louisville Cardinals guard Merissah Russell (13) shoots the ball against Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) in the second quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Lisa Bluder and the Iowa bench hold up their hands with a play in the first quarter against Louisville during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Louisville Cardinals forward Olivia Cochran (44) loses possession of the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) guards in the second quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots the ball against Louisville Cardinals forward Nyla Harris (2) in the first quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Monika Czinano (25) blocks Louisville Cardinals guard Morgan Jones (24) as she looks to turn the ball in the second quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Walz yells out to the refs after a foul is called on Louisville in the first quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

The ball is turned over to Louisville as the Cardinals put the pressure on Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) as she dribbles the ball in the second quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Hannah Stuelke (45) fouls on Louisville Cardinals guard Hailey Van Lith (10) as she drives the ball towards the net in the second quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) and Louisville Cardinals guard Mykasa Robinson (5) both reach out to get possession of the loose ball in the second half during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Monika Czinano (25) puts her hands up as she runs into the bench after getting her fifth foul in the fourth quarter against Louisville during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) holds her hand to her ear to get the crowd going as the Hawkeyes lead over the Cardinals in the fourth quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Walz hugs Louisville Cardinals forward Olivia Cochran (44) as she is called off the court in the fourth quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) smiles as she hugs teammate Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) in the bottom of the fourth quarter against Louisville during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Monika Czinano (25), Iowa Hawkeyes forward Hannah Stuelke (45) and Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) reach up to get possession of the rebound against Louisville in the fourth quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Lisa Bluder yells out to the refs after a foul is called on Iowa in the second quarter against Louisville during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Monika Czinano (25) watches as Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) hugs Iowa Hawkeyes guard Sydney Affolter (3) after the Hawkeyes win over Louisville during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) holds her hands up to not foul as Iowa Hawkeyes guard Gabbie Marshall (24) reacts as she loses control of the ball in the second quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

“Iowa Sue” Grant of Cedar Rapids holds up a sign to cheer on the Hawkeyes during the Hawkeye huddle gathering at Queen Anne Beerhall in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Louisville Cardinals guard Chrislyn Carr (3) and Louisville Cardinals guard Merissah Russell (13) try to knock the ball away from Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) as she dribbles the ball in the fourth quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

A pair of Iowa fans wait outside the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday ahead of the Iowa vs. Louisville game. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) takes the court during starting lineups before the game against Louisville at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates with Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Lisa Bluder as the Hawkeyes lead over the Cardinals in the final minute of the fourth quarter during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa players on the bench cheer on their teammates in the final minute of the game against Louisville during the Elite Eight game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)