Once Caitlin Clark crossed halfcourt, everyone knew it was over. Receiving a pass from Gabbie Marshall along the left sideline, the star guard took just two dribbles before launching a shot from near the black Tigerhawk logo. As the ball soared through the air, the 15,000-plus at Carver-Hawkeye Arena drew a collective breath – a rare moment of silence for what had been a raucous pregame crowd.