Caitlin Clark's strong performance lifts Iowa to Elite 8, sets up rematch with defending champion LSU

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Caitlin Clark, the presumptive top pick in the upcoming WNBA Draft, delivered another impressive performance in Iowa's Sweet 16 matchup with the fifth-seeded Colorado Buffaloes Saturday.

Clark's 29 points led the Hawkeyes, and she added 15 assists as Iowa cruised to an 89-68 win. Saturday's victory sets up a rematch of last year’s national title game against LSU.

"I think we’re excited. Anytime you have a chance to go up against somebody you lost to, it brings a little more energy," Clark said. "I think overall it’s just going to be a really great game for women’s basketball. They’re really solid, one through five. We know we are going to have to rebound the basketball."

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Caitlin Clark of the Iowa Hawkeyes reacts after a 3-pointer against the Colorado Buffaloes during the Sweet 16 of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at MVP Arena March 30, 2024, in Albany, N.Y.  (Greg Fiume/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

Kim Mulkey coached LSU to the program's first-ever national title last year. The Tigers defeated Iowa 102-85 in the championship game. The teams are scheduled to play Monday, and the winner will clinch a spot in the Final Four.

"I think everyone’s pretty excited for it," Iowa coach Lisa Bluder said. "These are two really good basketball teams. … Everyone that’s left now is really good. LSU is certainly that. It’s going to be highly emotional and highly competitive."

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Clark got the Hawkeyes going early, driving to the basket for easy layups or throwing fantastic passes. About the only