“Caitlin Clark would be proud”: College hoops fans react to Iowa players covering Jan Jensen in streamers post 91-73 win

Jan Jensen welcomed a new era in Iowa women's basketball in style, as the Hawkeyes started the 2024-25 season with a dominant 91-73 victory over the Northern Illinois Huskies on Wednesday. To celebrate the victory, Hawkeyes players covered their new coach in streamers, with Jensen enjoying the moment in the locker room.

The Hawkeyes' celebrations received a lot of reactions from fans, who took to social media to express their opinions. Some celebrated the perfect start to the post-Caitlin Clark era after she entered the WNBA as the top pick of the 2024 draft.

Hawkeyes fans were delighted with the team's stellar start to the post-Caitlin Clark era (image credit: instagram/iowawbb)

"Caitlin Clark would be proud," one fan said.

"@kyliefeuerbach apparently went to the @gabbie.marshall School of Defense over the summer! Great game all around, ladies! It’s going to be another fun season at CHA!" another fan said.

"this just makes me really happy," a fan wrote.

Others congratulated Jensen, who has a big responsibility on her shoulders as Lisa Bluder's successor.

Fans were quick to congratulate new head coach Jan Jensen (image credit: instagram/iowawbb)

"Congratulations, Coach J! Can't wait to watch rest of the season," one fan commented.

"Congrats Coach!! Many more wins to come!!" a fan said.

Another fan added, "Good job Coach and girls!" another fan wrote.

Team effort powers Hawkeyes to debut victory under Jan Jensen

The Hawkeyes looked sharp in their first game against the Huskies, with six players scoring in double figures. They also didn't let up on defense and outrebounded the Huskies.

Jan Jensen's side didn't let up in their first game against the Northern Illinois Huskies (image credit: IMAGN)

Senior guard Lucy Olsen led the team in scoring with 19 points, while Redshirt senior Kylie Feuerbach made her presence felt in the Hawkeyes' backcourt as she finished with 14 points, including four 3-pointers.

Jan Jensen and the Iowa Hawkeyes will be back in action on Sunday as they'll take on the Virginia Tech Hokies in Charlotte, North Carolina.