The Rivalry Between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese: From College to the WNBA
Published on 2024-06-15
Top WNBA draft picks Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have a history of intense rivalry dating back to their college days, including a controversial moment in the 2023 NCAA championship game.
Iowa's Caitlin Clark and Chicago's Angel Reese, the top WNBA draft picks, face off on Sunday in their second professional meeting. Their rivalry began in college at Iowa and Maryland, where Maryland took two wins in their freshman year and one in their sophomore year.
In the 2023 NCAA championship game, LSU's Reese taunted Clark after LSU's win, sparking controversy. Clark downplayed the incident, advocating for competitive play.
Their paths crossed again in the 2024 Elite Eight, where Iowa defeated LSU despite Reese's early performance. Reese emphasized the competitive nature of their rivalry off the court.
The highly anticipated Elite Eight rematch drew a record 12.3 million viewers. Clark initially led, but Reese's ankle injury gave Iowa an advantage. Clark's 41 points and 12 assists propelled them to the Final Four.
In the 2023 NCAA championship game, LSU's Reese taunted Clark after LSU's win, sparking controversy. Clark downplayed the incident, advocating for competitive play.
Their paths crossed again in the 2024 Elite Eight, where Iowa defeated LSU despite Reese's early performance. Reese emphasized the competitive nature of their rivalry off the court.
The highly anticipated Elite Eight rematch drew a record 12.3 million viewers. Clark initially led, but Reese's ankle injury gave Iowa an advantage. Clark's 41 points and 12 assists propelled them to the Final Four.