Defending Iowa’s Caitlin Clark: Challenge her shot, and hope
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By ERIC OLSON
AP Sports Writer
Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark continues to score almost at will and present major problems for coaches tasked with finding a way to defend her. Clark leads the nation with better than 25 points per game after ranking first in scoring as a freshman with more than 26 a game. IUPUI coach Austin Parkinson’s team upset Iowa in December. He made sure his defender stuck with Clark constantly and challenged her 3-point shots. Clark made only one 3-pointer in that game. Opponents also try to get physical with Clark. She makes them pay by hitting 90% of her free throws.