Colorado women's basketball rematch with Iowa shines spotlight on women's sports

see you set to face off against Iowa in Saturday's sweet 16 matchup a lot of eyes are on this game as Colorado clashes with Caitlyn Clark one of the most accomplished college basketball players of all time thank you for joining us for Denver 7 News at 10 I'm Jessica Porter I'm Shannon Ogden it's Friday night glad you're with us and we're hearing from buff fans tonight who are traveling to Albany for the game tomorrow Denver 7's CL lauo talked to one fan so excited to see the spotlight on women's

sports it's a quiet night on The Hill in Boulder spring break is not stopping the excitement building for Buffs fans the energy I can't wait to see it like we have history with this team cheering on the CU women has been lifelong for Andy Lambert from attending CU basketball camps as a kid to coaching them as a college athlete now being able to travel to Albany for the sweet 16 is a dream come true I went to the final four when it was in Denver in 2012 so I never imagined I'd get another opport

unity Lampert knows all eyes will be on star player Caitlyn Clark and top seated Iowa a rematch of last year's sweet 16 where the Buffs lost against the Hawkeyes while everyone is expecting a Clark crazed crowd coach Jr Payne says it's an atmosphere they've dealt with before during other road games I don't think it'll really be any different um you know and it's something that we have enough experience with and we're excited about if the Buffs can shine ESP PN play-by-play broadcaster Ryan ruko

says it'll be a great game to capitalize on it's a chance for them with an incredible amount of eyeballs to show how great they are back here on the hill Staples like the sink are encouraging fans to come out here and support the CU women in their sweet 16 Showdown with all eyes on Albany Lampert says it's about time women's basketball gets the attention it deserves this goes beyond this weekend this goes beyond this even season um and so the energy is electric and I'm just like so excited for w

hat it's doing for women's sports in general reporting in Boulder I'm CLA lavoro for Denver 7 and so happy to say you can watch the CU Iowa game right here on Denver 7 the Hawkeyes Caitlin Clark and the Buffs jayen Shad head to-head tomorrow 1:30 in the afternoon