Purdue Boilermakers fall to Iowa Hawkeyes, Caitlin Clark, at sold-out Mackey Arena game

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) passes the ball during of the NCAA women’s basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) shoots the ball during the NCAA women’s basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Purdue Boilermakers forward Caitlyn Harper (34) and Purdue Boilermakers guard Jayla Smith (3) defend Iowa Hawkeyes guard Sydney Affolter (3) during the NCAA women’s basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Purdue Boilermakers guard Jayla Smith (3) defends Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) during the NCAA women’s basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Purdue Boilermakers guard Jayla Smith (3) defends Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) during the NCAA women’s basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Purdue Boilermakers forward Mary Ashley Stevenson (20) and Purdue Boilermakers guard Jeanae Terry (10) box out Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) during the NCAA women’s basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Purdue Boilermakers guard Jeanae Terry (10) reacts after scoring during the NCAA women’s basketball game against the Iowa Hawkeyes, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives to the basket during the NCAA women’s basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Purdue Boilermakers guard Jeanae Terry (10) defends the shot Iowa Hawkeyes forward Hannah Stuelke (45) during of the NCAA women’s basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Purdue Boilermakers forward Caitlyn Harper (34) and Purdue Boilermakers guard Abbey Ellis (23) defend Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) during the NCAA women’s basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Gabbie Marshall (24) defends Purdue Boilermakers guard Abbey Ellis (23) during the NCAA women’s basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) defends the shot of Purdue Boilermakers forward Caitlyn Harper (34) during of the NCAA women’s basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Iowa Hawkeyes won 96-71.

Fans pack in a sold out stadium during the NCAA women’s basketball game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Iowa Hawkeyes, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) rebounds the ball during the NCAA women’s basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Hannah Stuelke (45) defends Purdue Boilermakers forward Mary Ashley Stevenson (20) during the NCAA women’s basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Iowa Hawkeyes won 96-71.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22), Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) and Iowa Hawkeyes guard Gabbie Marshall (24) celebrate during the NCAA women’s basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Addison O'Grady (44) and Iowa Hawkeyes guard Taylor McCabe (2) defend the shot of Purdue Boilermakers forward Caitlyn Harper (34) during the NCAA women’s basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Purdue Boilermakers guard Jeanae Terry (10) yells down court during the NCAA women’s basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Iowa Hawkeyes won 96-71.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots the ball over Purdue Boilermakers guard Jeanae Terry (10) during the NCAA women’s basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts after scoring during the NCAA women’s basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Purdue Boilermakers forward Mary Ashley Stevenson (20) defends the shot of Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) during the NCAA women’s basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Iowa Hawkeyes center Sharon Goodman (40) is fouled by Purdue Boilermakers forward Caitlyn Harper (34) during the NCAA women’s basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Purdue Boilermakers head coach Katie Gearlds yells down court during the NCAA women’s basketball game against the Iowa Hawkeyes, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) signs autographs after the NCAA women’s basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Iowa Hawkeyes won 96-71.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) signs autographs after the NCAA women’s basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Iowa Hawkeyes won 96-71.

A fan holds a sign for the Indianapolis Fever during the NCAA women’s basketball game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Iowa Hawkeyes, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Iowa Hawkeyes won 96-71.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) high-fives Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) during the NCAA women’s basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Iowa Hawkeyes won 96-71.

Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate after the NCAA women’s basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Iowa Hawkeyes won 96-71.

A young Purdue Boilermakers fan holds a pompom during of the NCAA women’s basketball game against the Iowa Hawkeyes, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Iowa Hawkeyes take to the court for tipoff during of the NCAA women’s basketball game against the Iowa Hawkeyes, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Molly Davis (1) passes the ball during of the NCAA women’s basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives past Purdue Boilermakers guard Jeanae Terry (10) during of the NCAA women’s basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Purdue Boilermakers guard Rashunda Jones (2) and Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) go for a loose ball during of the NCAA women’s basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts to a Purdue Boilermakers turnover during of the NCAA women’s basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Purdue Boilermakers guard Abbey Ellis (23) reacts after scoring during of the NCAA women’s basketball game against the Iowa Hawkeyes, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Purdue Boilermakers huddle during of the NCAA women’s basketball game against the Iowa Hawkeyes, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Purdue Boilermakers guard Abbey Ellis (23) passes the ball during of the NCAA women’s basketball game against the Iowa Hawkeyes, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

A fan holds a sign for Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) ahead of the NCAA women’s basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Purdue Boilermakers forward Mila Reynolds (15) stretches ahead of the NCAA women’s basketball game against the Iowa Hawkeyes, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) warms up ahead of the NCAA women’s basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Iowa Hawkeyes heads back to the locker room ahead of the NCAA women’s basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) takes to the court ahead of the NCAA women’s basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Purdue Boilermakers guard Jayla Smith (3) drives past Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) during the NCAA women’s basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) signs autographs after the NCAA women’s basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Iowa Hawkeyes won 96-71.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts to a call during the NCAA women’s basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Iowa Hawkeyes won 96-71.

Purdue Boilermakers head coach Katie Gearlds talks to Purdue Boilermakers guard Sophie Swanson (31) during the NCAA women’s basketball game against the Iowa Hawkeyes, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) and Purdue Boilermakers forward Caitlyn Harper (34) dive for a loose ball during the NCAA women’s basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.