WATCH: “Running like she’s blind” – Caitlin Clark collapses to floor after collision with Ohio State fan, fans react

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WATCH: “Running like she’s blind” – Caitlin Clark collapses to floor after collision with Ohio State fan, fans react

Caitlin Clark collided with a fan after the game against the Ohio State University (via Open Source/X)

In a thrilling game of basketball, Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes’ impressive 15-game winning streak met its end in overtime. The loss came against the Ohio State women’s basketball team with a final score of 100-92.

This was despite Caitlin’s remarkable performance, as she contributed a season-high 45 points, 7 assists, and 3 rebounds. The loss was down to Ohio State’s Cotie McMahon who also scored a career-high 33 points and made 12 rebounds.

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Following the surprising upset, jubilant Buckeyes fans flooded the court in a chaotic post-game celebration with their team. Amidst the celebrations, a tense moment unfolded when the Iowa Hawkeye star collided with one of the enthusiastic Ohio State University fans.

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In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter), Caitlin Clark is seen making her way off the court when an onrushing Ohio State University fan accidentally collides with her. Subsequently, Caitlin received support from both staff and teammates as she was escorted to the locker room. Reflecting on the incident during the postgame press conference, she said:

[It was] kind of scary and could've caused a pretty serious injury to me and knocked the wind out of me, but luckily my teammates kind of picked me up and got me off the court. Their AD already came and apologized to me, so I really appreciate that.

Fans react to scary collision moment involving Caitlin Clark and an OSU fan

The basketball world held its breath for a moment when star player, Caitlin Clark collided with an Ohio State University fan during a chaotic postgame celebration after the shock loss. This immediately prompted conversations within the NBA and WNBA about pitch invasion.

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Iowa Hawkeye star player, Caitlin Clark (via Open Source/X)

Hawkeyes coach Lisa Bluder said she was disappointed that her players weren’t able to leave the court safely.

You know, it’s unfortunate the game ended that way and Caitlin gets taken out on the floor. Gets some inappropriate words yelled at her by fans, by students. That just should not happen, it should not happen. Our players should be safe, they should be able to walk off the floor. That’s very disappointing.

A sentiment shared by users on social media with one fan on X (formerly known as Twitter), @kingchudy writing:

? she’s running like she’s blind! But I hope she’s straight, she’s women college basketball right now!

A couple of other fans’ reactions below:

https://twitter.com/jefflanejr/status/1749211812388909504?s=46&t=oXcnYCbQ–fsNAj1cv1cOA

Caitlin Clark, who has an estimated net worth of $3 million, will be hoping to put this episode behind her when they face the Nebraska Cornhuskers next.

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