Iowa junior guard Sydney Affolter finished with eight points and seven rebounds and says the team knew they had to clamp down on defense throughout the game to pull off the win.

Affolter says she was proud of the way the team stayed together despite being behind in the first half.

Affolter says the team realizes every player contributes in a different way every game.

Gabbie Marshall had five points and five rebounds and the senior from Cincinnati hopes her career ends with a national title in her home state.

Marshall was impressed with Clark’s composure throughout the game.

Kate Martin had 11 points and eight rebounds and says the team’s defense has been showing up well in the tournament.

Martin says she’s proud of Stuelke’s play.

Martin says the team stayed composed in the locker room at halftime despite being down by double digits in the first half.