Iowa legend Caitlin Clark throws shade at Angel Reese, reigniting their never-ending rivalry | Sporting News

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have been going at it since their college days.

Although their paths first crossed early in their careers at Iowa and Maryland, the rivalry didnt truly heat up until Reese and LSU defeated Iowa and Clark in the NCAA National Championship.

Clark got her revenge the following year in the Elite Eight.

Being the face of womens college basketball comes with both perks and scrutiny.

While the media initially framed them as rivals, its now clear that the competition between the two has become very real in the WNBA.

Tensions escalated last year when Reese made pointed remarks during a press conference.

While she didnt name Clark directly, the implication was clearReese wanted recognition for her impact on the womens game.

I know Ill go down in history.

Ill look back in 20 years and be like: Yeah, the reason why were watching womens basketball isnt just because of one person.

Its because of me, too, Reese said.

In the season opener, the Indiana Fever faced off against the Chicago Sky, pitting two of the WNBAs biggest new stars against each othera smart marketing move by the league.

During the game, tensions boiled over into a scuffle.

Clark was assessed a Flagrant 1 foul, while Reese and Fever forward Aliyah Boston each received technical fouls.

Caitlin Clark received a flagrant foul on this play.

Aliyah Boston and Angel Reese received offsetting technical fouls.

pic.twitter.com/jzQYEW92TW After the commercial break, Clark addressed the incident, subtly throwing shade at Reese.

Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp "It's just a good take foul.

Either Angel gets wide open 2 points or we send them to the free throw line.

Nothing malicious about it...

Every basketball player knows that, Clark told ESPNs Holly Rowe.

Clark had the final word on the court, finishing with 20 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and a career-high 4 blocks.

She led the Fever to a dominant 93-58 win, kicking off the season with a statement victory.

With that, Clark and the Fever are looking poised to have a wonderful year..

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