Kate Martin will be an awesome coach one day!

Almost all Iowa starters played the entire game with no rest. SC rotated their starters, was at a height and size advantage, and Iowa still gave them the best fight yet! I have nothing but respect for the Iowa team, especially Caitlin. Iowa; from the coach, to the team, and even the fans, nothing but class! Also, Kate Martin is a hottie!

Kate Martin... what a wonderful person and incredible player. Sad to think that we won't see these leaders (including Molly) on the court together again. Thanks Kate, Caitlin, Gabby, Molly et al., for all of the great moments and incredible achievements; you electrified the World and lifted Women's basketball to another level. 👏👏👏

She been underrated, played her part very well and was never jealous. She can play in the pros.

Whole Iowa team all year long class , I love their togetherness win or lose 👏👏👏👏👏👏

The Profound Impact by Clark, Marshall and Martin. This team has been a pleasure to watch over the last 4 yrs and good point about the Portal....still love Homegrown talent that stays and plays. Lisa Bluder is one helluva Coach and the future of this programm is looking pretty darn good!! Go Hawkeyes!!

Kate Martin is a Legend too

So much class from this team, it’s been a pleasure to watch these young outstanding ladies.

The song playing in the background has to be heartbreaking ngl. And Sydney pouring her heart and soul out in the game and her interview was heartbreaking

As an SC fan, I have to give props to Caitlin, Kate, and Iowa's coaching staff for their incredible talent and intensity. Most of all they are a classy program. They gave it their all. Caitlan was, no doubt the best player in women's college basketball. Kate Martin, and Iowa's center played a great game. I couldn't imagine contantly having to face a great player with fresh legs, when you've been playing your butt off for 20 or 30 minutes, and are a little gassed.

What a wonderful and poised young woman Kate is! Just very gracious and accommodating in this media availability! I wish her and her teammates well in their respective careers! ❤

What warm, beautiful and wholesome young women.

Kate is an amazing young woman. Wish her all the best. Class act! 😎🫡 Aww, Sydney...you were the backbone. You stepped in and up like a true CHAMPION! Nothing to be ashamed of. 💖💯

Martin reminds me of Spencer on UConn men's team. Smart, focussed, fearless. Proud to be a Martin myself on my dad's mama's side. Lol!!

I like Kate Martin. She is an awesome teammate and human being! All the Iowa ladies were awesome and class act!

I enjoyed watching this team the last 4 years. Getting better and better. Class players

These girls were sadder about this being their last game together as a team then not winning the game! Not crying and making excuse’s like some. Gotta love em!! Top notch

I am proud of the Iowa ladies too. They were just overmatched today.

The Hawkeyes played with Heart and were Respectful💛💛💛💛🖤🖤🖤💛💛💛

Such a great scorer in the paint and play bigger than her size. This is a tough girl

Caitlin commented about people who just started watching women's basketball over the last few years, and that they were late to the game. I have watched women's basketball periodically, or actually, sporadically would be more accurate, for several years, and have never seen someone so dynamic, who made me want to watch every game that they were playing in. Caitlin Clark makes women's basketball a must-see event, honestly speaking! No other player has done that before, not in recent years/decades anyway.

The HAWKS........... CLASSY, MORAL, MATURE TEAM... real LADIES. VERY PROUD OF YOU ! You went all the way ! VERY CLOSE GAME ! We will miss all of you greatly.

These girls are awesome!

Kate Martin is such an impressive person. Dang, I am going to miss her. I could see her being a hall of fame coach some day.

I don't wanna see Sydney cry ever again. It's so heartbreaking. Thank you, Hawkeyes! You guys are winners in our 💛💛💛.

Being from Iowa I am proud of every player on this team. Yall made women’s basketball fun to watch. I respect every player this year great job. Go Iowa go NCAAW basketball. Aka Clark is so fine

The fab 5 of Michigan lost 2 natty in a roll and they were great. Iowa your great too. Thanks for the memories class act

Can’t wait to see Hannah n the rest of the team soon

🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛You ladies have a lot to be proud of so hold your heads high! This team is SO much more than just Caitlin. Caitlin has zero assists without amazing, hard-working teammates to finish the task. Kate, Gabbie, Hannah, Sydney, Molly (even from the DL) and the whole rest of the amazing team, Iowa is so proud of EVERY one of you! 🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛

It’s important to note : Seniors - Gabby, Kate, Caitlin, Molly, Sharon All of them not just 3. They all have value and a huge impact on this team. Their names should be in any article that talks about seniors moving on. You can keep things easy for the general public, and still talk about all the girls.

I am so proud of these girls and the year they had. I know they gave their heart and soul out there to win. It just wasn't in the cards. I would have liked to have seen a Taylor McCabe - 3 point shooter come off the bench and see if she could have given them a lift. I've seen her hit and know she can do it. We love you All Iowa Hawkeyes - you've got a place in our hearts forever! What a memory to have - witnessing history! Thank YOU!

More than basketball, these girls are inspirations to us all, especially to young girls everywhere. Be proud, you are winners in our books!

I watched more women's basketball this year, than ever before, thanks to the Iowa team!

Still Champions to me and millions of others. Thank you for giving me a captivating past two months. I havent watched basketball of any kind for MANY years, but i was a big fan of Iowa women's basketball this year. I thank you for the memories.

I love these young women so much. It breaks my heart to see their pain after all of their hard work. I will forever be proud of all they accomplished and the wonderful people they are!

No one can take away the impact this team has had on womens basketball. Great team, great role models.

Classy ladies indeed! I enjoyed the ride the past few weeks and wish them success. Props to Kate for holding up so well; Sydney for powering through.

Iowa was fortunate to have a senior class and team of this quality...

While I was happy for Dawn Staley, I have to acknowledge how hard Iowa fought and that they truly gave it all they had! What a run by Caitlin Clark and the entire crew too! This is the first time that I've watched the women's NCAA Championship game! Very exciting!

Her beautiful spirit and heart and brings tears to my eyes.

You have been a fabulous player to watch and support! Forever a fan of yours, Kate!!! And all you women!!! You are each uniquely and wonderfully talented and such hard workers!

So Proud of Iowa and S. Carolina, what a great game. I really thought Iowa would come back in the 4th but KAMILLA CARDOSO couldn't be stopped. She was incredible. Speaking of Incredible Players, Kate Martin played her heart out along with the rest of the Iowa team. She seems like she would be a great team mate and a great friend. She's so real. Love that!

Great answers to the questions. She’s going to be a coach or a CEO one day!

I an not a big basketball fan but tuned in to it for the last 3 games. Its been exciting. I loved watching I felt you ladies were amazing, I hurt for you. I want to say you ladies lost with class,

Can’t wait to see Sydney n the rest of team play again soon ! We love y’all ❤️❤️❤️

That is what CLASSY looks like...

This was a team performance from start to finish and always playing with so much class. Every member of the team should be holding their head high for all they accomplished and you are all wilnners for your life.

We are so proud of y’all ❤❤❤

South Carolina was the better team , but these ladies of Iowa are a damn good team for sure

Love u Kate!!!❤❤❤

This team accomplished something that lifted women's basketball to a level never seen before. I am sure the ratings for this game will be a record. Thankyou to Catlin Clark for giving the women's game a platform to showcase not only your talent but all the other great players that have been seen in this tournament.

There’s no reason that Kate can’t be a coach. She will be a great coach someday

All of you are amazing and thanks for giving your all for 2023-2024!! Very proud of you and just remember your the inspiration for all our future kids!! Many more blessings that it is to come!❤

Amazing TEAM, incredible athletes but even more importantly, incredible humans to a person. Iowa, you are a joy to behold and thank you for playing the game so beautifully, loving each other, and sharing it with all of us 😍 BRAVO!!

We love y’all ❤❤❤ y’all gave us a heck of a year !

Man, Iowa has the best roster of girls. I watched their games all year long and I really appreciated their toughness, class, and comradery. I am really disappointed they didn't win it all but very proud of them at the same time.

You ROCK Kate!See you on the side lines.Go get 'em!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Classy KM!

Make no mistake, IOWA is simply the best! Syd, you’re a beast you gave it your all and should be so proud of your contribution. Great players all around!

So proud of all you young ladies

Lisa Bluder Iowa’s Lady Basketball Coach is a classy lady and much admired. Her team including superstar Caitlin Clark, Hanna Steulke, Kate Martin, Gabbie Marshal, Sydney Affolter, Addison O’Grady and Taylor McCabe, were entertaining and fun to follow this season. These young ladies have done so much to advance women’s sports. Though we are Buckeyes, (we noted that Kate Martin is also), is was good to get to know and learn a little about their personalities. Any one of them could be our daughter and we would be proud to call them so, especially Hanna and her smile, what a sweetheart, so feminine and yet so athletic. Even though you came up short today in the final, you should hold your heads high, and be very proud of your achievements! Congratulations.

these girls had class in victory and defeat

Future NCAA coach.

Go Iowa you’re great people ..I’ve trucked through there and I love your friendly truck stops!

Iowa: "so pure.. so innocent... so perfect.... so virtuous... so wholesome...."

My heart fell so hard when the Hawks lost because I love the Hawkeyes so much! I love this Iowa team like you wouldn’t believe and always will.

How bout Stuelke with the big block on Cardosa? This girl is going to kill it in the next two years. Iowa has got to go to the portal for an incredible guard who can pass to the post! Great season, Ladies!!! What a ride!

THIS IS HOW YOU TAKE THE L GRACIOUSLY, much respect to IOWA

Salute to Caitlin Clark’s Father. He deserves his flowers as well has her mother of course. But her daddy deserves his flowers 💐

Why make this a race thing? Iowa lost and they didn't make excuses. They were humble in defeat, and gave their opponents credit for being better. Anybody who has ever been a part of a team knows how emotional it is when the brotherhood or sisterhood comes to an end. Of course it's emotional. S.C. was a big favorite for a reason. I live in Las Vegas, and the sportsbooks don't get emotional when they set the line, and the odds. Iowa did the best that they could against the obvious best team in the country. Last time I checked no one else beat them this year either. Regardless of race. South Carolina won with class, and Iowa lost with dignity. Can't we just enjoy the game, and the spirit of competition. These are all just young adults that are coming into their own. I noticed that every team in the tournament had black and white players on their rosters. And most likely these young ladies will remain close friends for the rest of their lives. That my friends is a beautiful thing. Why go through life hating so much. Nobody on either team has done or said anything wrong. Also, nobody gets to choose who their parents are. Yes, we're different races, shapes, and sizes, with no say in the matter. Why hate or be hated for being born a certain race.

CLASS

I enjoyed watching Iowa women basketball how fast they matured . South Carolina's bench is what made the difference in the game

given South Carolina dominated the rim and rebounds in the game, it's really difficult for Iowa to attack the rim. they tried their best and gave 200% despite smaller in size. this is what really matters.

They lost, but they were winners either way. Small-"town"-of a state/team, almost like Maine or Montana-for-a-team making the finals, TWICE. Sure, a win would have been sweet, but Iowa and Caitlin, as I explained above, making the final is a win. They should be happy and proud.

my cousin & I played ball for denver high school team [TJ] i went to her girl's playoff game_it can be a heavy emotional loss keep in mind these student-athletes gotta juggle school-sports too personal shii-love relationships_i especially respect the girls for it tho' i wish they weren't obligated to speak w/ press right after the games tho' give em space/time to recover/regroup mentally/physically/emotionally

Iowa a class group. They played played so good, basically just 5.

jesus, having to do interviews after such a big loss must really suck. Plus having to answer the same questions over and over and over again

What a great team Iowa was - more entertaining to watch than the men or woman pros.

Kate Martin for a better world! ❤️

This first young lady was excellent, i loved her responses. Man I love the women's game. These women are engaging. Prouof these ypung people!

They played two full teams with little difference. Iowa had several who had to play full 40 minutes.

from nothing to something.....they are awesome, the important thing...their made people happy watched them play.

Poor girl was bawling her eyes in the huddle at the end

Sydney Affolter as a freshman is Amazing. Kate Martin and Gabbie Marshall should declare for the draft.

Class all the way! LSU should learn from these players 🤧

She is the perfect teammate:)

Kate is so well spoken and seems like an intelligent, sweet young woman.

What do you expect...they played their hearts out!!!

Iowa still my favorite womens basketball team ever...win or loss

Love that kid 💪

There is NOT a damn thing wrong with being the second BEST college team in the USA!!!!

College and W basketball coaches should make every player jump 50 times it should be part of your practice. They got a run and jump. They don’t jump on rebounds on blocks and on shots close in shots layups they don’t jump they stay on the ground.

Why is she ending her career so early? She could be a great background player in the WNBA. If I were the owner of a WNBA team, I would draft her and let her play with Caitlin Clark. They will win championships.

Heal the world! Vote Martin for President! ❤️

The entire IOWA team will go thru life knowing that they did not beat UCONN. It was given to them by the NCAA and the networks. They wanted a replay of last years Final 4 game.

Channel 2 still can't figure out how audio works.

i totally forgot 2 of 'em are from here in Illinois_& how close IA is to IL & how many co-workers back @ office were from Iowa & theyre cool as fck the damn press hyped 'em so much_it kinda made 'em polarizing villains too which again they didnt ask for that hype_they started out hot & were balling

They got a fight hard to make her not look goofy. Wow.

I am still a fan of this great team. I don't feel so bad for this loss because they gave us some of the best games to watch. Remember they are student basketball players and didn't have the height and the team didn't have recruited talent like other teams they were ordinary girls who played their hearts out for all their fans and that's why they became a great team. I wish them well in whatever they choose in life.

Class act.