For nearly a year, Caitlin Clark, the standout of the Iowa Hawkeyes, had to stew over her team’s loss to the LSU Tigers in the National Championship game.

This Monday, Clark finally had an opportunity for redemption.

In the buildup to the Elite 8 matchup, the media hyped it as a chance for Clark to avenge the defeat that had thwarted her team’s quest for the ultimate victory.

However, when asked about seeking revenge after the game, Clark disagreed with that characterization.

“To be honest, no,” Clark said after the game, via On3.com.

“I feel like we prepared for this game. We focus on Iowa, we do what Iowa does, and we’ll come out on top.”

Clark further added that head coach Lisa Bluder told them to focus on what they do best and not get caught up in the media distractions and what they were trying to bill the game as.

“It’s not about last year,” Clark added. “You worry too much about the past, you’re going to get caught up in that. It’s about being present, being where your feet are.”

Last season, LSU defeated Iowa 102-85 when then-junior forward Angel Reese was named the NCAA Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player in the victory. This year in the Elite 8, Clark had 41 points and 12 assists as she would not be denied for a second-straight season.

The second-ranked Hawkeyes topped No. 8 LSU, 94-87, in an NCAA women’s basketball tournament regional final Monday night at MVP Arena.

Iowa will now advance to the Final Four for the second straight season and have yet another intense matchup on the horizon as they get ready to face the University of Connecticut Huskies, who also won on Monday against the USC Trojans.

Caitlin Clark Can Add To Her Already Tremendous Legacy

Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark tallied 41 points, 12 assists and seven rebounds and tied a NCAA tournament record with nine three-pointers to advance to her second straight Final Four.

NCAA Division I all-time scoring leader Caitlin Clark will enter the Final Four hping to add to her legacy by bringing home a National Championship.