CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Nothing says “college basketball is back” like an early-season matchup between two of the nation’s top-10 teams.
Thursday’s game between Caitlin Clark and the No. 3 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 8 Virginia Tech Hokies lived up to that top-10 billing.
With over 15,000 fans and a number of WNBA scouts in attendance, Clark stole the show, falling two points shy of a career-high with 44 points, eight rebounds and six assists to lead Iowa to an impressive statement win.
For Virginia Tech, Georgia Amoore led the way with 31 points while All-American Elizabeth Kitley turned in a 16-point, 16-rebound double-double.
The Sporting News tracked live updates from throughout the top-10 showdown between Iowa and Virginia Tech.
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Iowa vs. Virginia Tech score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| Iowa | 15 | 18 | 20 | 27 | 80 |
| Virginia Tech | 18 | 14 | 16 | 28 | 76 |
Iowa vs. Virginia Tech live updates, highlights from 2023 women’s college basketball game
(All times Eastern.)
Final: Iowa 80, Virgina Tech 76
10:01 p.m.: Caitlin Clark sinks another pair of free throws to bring her total up to 43 points but Georgia Amoore responds with a 3-pointer to bring her total to 31 on the night.
It’s not over just yet….
