On the recordDecember 7, 2021
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a group of women in my district for their hard work that led to a historic game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. On Sunday, the Iowa Women's Basketball team earned an impressive 88- 61 win in their Big Ten Conference opener against Michigan State. With almost 7,000 people in attendance at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Lisa Bluder and her Hawkeyes showcased their court dominance with Caitlin Clark adding 24 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds, making her second triple-double in the six games since our season opener against New Hampshire. And the icing on top? All those watching got to see Coach Lisa Bluder earn her 800th career win, a monumental achievement, to be sure. Congratulations, Lady Hawkeyes, and give yourselves a pat on the back for all the hard work you put in during the off season. I look forward to seeing what else this team has in store in the coming months. ____________________
