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College basketball superstar Caitlin Clark was involved in a scary collision with a fan this afternoon.
On Sunday, the Ohio State Buckeyes upset Iowa at home and fans immediately began storming the court in celebration.
NO 18 OHIO STATE KNOCKS OFF NO 2 IOWA IN A OT THRILLER 🔥
One of the best women's basketball games I've seen and watched all year Ohio State takes down Iowa Some remarkable performances across-the-board
Caitlin Clark & Cotie McMahon gave us a Get-A-Bucket Masterpiece today🪣 🪣🔥 pic.twitter.com/TF5V2qevaj— Capitol City Lady Panthers (@LadyCapitol) January 21, 2024
Unfortunately, Clark was trying to run off the court before colliding with an Ohio State fan rushing the court.
The broadcast showed in the overhead shot of the court storming when Caitlin Clark was ran into by a fan. https://t.co/lvwA5ArL7u pic.twitter.com/ikLxi0Hnjo
— Tyler DeLuca (@TylerDeLuca) January 21, 2024
Here’s a closer look at the collision between Clark and the fan.
Caitlin Clark just got decked by an Ohio State fan as she was leaving the court 😳 pic.twitter.com/zuKD2KMqk6
— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) January 21, 2024
Some fans were furious with Ohio State and are calling on the NCAA to fine the school.
“Here’s a great damn reason to start fining the hell out of schools who allow court-stormings to happen. You put the athletes in danger, especially someone like Caitlin Clark, and you should pay massively. Maybe even make the offending school play in front of no one next game.” said one angry fan
“Caitlin Clark’s injury was completely avoidable… as much as I love seeing court storming in college basketball, a conversation may need to be had if it costs her and Iowa some important games over the next week or so” said another fan.
Update: Clark spoke about the collission with the fan during his postgame press conference.
Caitlin Clark said it was a great atmosphere at the Schott. She said it was totally fine that Ohio State fans stormed the court but she was blindsided by a fan. She said she's okay and athletic director Gene Smith already came to apologize to her.
— Patrick Murphy (@_Pat_Murphy) January 21, 2024