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Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots during practice following an NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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Caitlin Clark, Iowa Set Women's Basketball Record with 55,646 Fans at DePaul Game

Doric SamOct 15, 2023

The Iowa Hawkeyes set a new women's basketball attendance record for their outdoor exhibition game against the DePaul Blue Demons at Kinnick Stadium.

The "Crossover at Kinnick" event drew a total of 55,646 fans, nearly double the previous record of 29,619 that was set during the 2002 Final Four:

Sunday's game also featured "The Greatest Tradition in Sports," as everyone in attendance turned to the adjacent Children's Hospital and spent over a minute waving to children battling illness:

The Hawkeyes cruised to a 94-72 victory. Reigning Naismith Player of the Year Caitlin Clark was her usual dominant self during the game.

Iowa will open its 2023-24 season against Fairleigh Dickinson on Nov. 6.

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