Caitlin Clark, starter for the Iowa Hawk eyes, has had many accomplishments during her college career. During Women’s History Month, which is this month, she broke the Division 1 record, both men and women, for total points scored in the same game as her career high of scoring 49 points. She has also become the first Division 1 player to score 1000 points or more for back to back seasons. As a female college athlete, she has gained attention recently in the media through her skill and achievements, and is admired around the world by other athletes.

“I believe that her biggest accomplishment is earning the recognition she deserves,” Tess Glombicki, senior and varsity tennis and soccer player, said. “No one doubts her ability to take control of the game and when it’s on the line she can always seal the deal. I’m excited to see her continue her career as she has much to do.”

Clark is entering the Women National Basketball Association’s draft after her final season with the Iowa Hawk eyes, who are ranked  second in the NCAA, finishing out her college career this spring after the March Madness Tournament.

“Her grit and desire to keep achieving more and more every day has inspired me greatly,” Natalie Kindt, senior and goalie for the varsity soccer team, said. “In my experience it isn’t always easy to make the next step for my goals but when I see Clark achieve her’s, I see it as a reflection of how I should too.”

As a high school female athlete, sometimes they do not get as much support for their sport as male athletes have historically gotten.

“I hope that in the future people will start to respect our program and come to support us when we play at home,” Gracyn Gilliard, sophomore and varsity basketball player, said. “I think the most we can do right now is just to keep people updated on our schedule and post on game days.”