A day that started with Caitlin Clark’s triumphant return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena ended with the WNBA basking in the spotlight. No Iowa athlete in the last 80 years can match Clark’s impact, and that was on full display from the parking lot tailgates four hours before tipoff to the 117-decibel explosion when she connected on her first 3-pointer Sunday afternoon.

Caitlin Clark gave her Iowa hometown fans exactly what they wanted Sunday afternoon: logo 3-pointers and an exciting return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Caitlin Clark looked right at home back at her old stomping grounds, and that included reclaiming her sweet spot just like the good old days.