Women's Final 4 viewing party in the Twin Cities
The NCAA Women's Final Four, which will determine who will compete for a national championship, is underway, and fans across the Twin Cities are watching closely.
Minneapolis (FOX 9) – Jackie Os has been an athlete all her life.
But on this night, she's more excited to watch women's basketball than play herself.
“I'm ecstatic. I'm so excited because Paige is from just around the corner from Hopkins, Minnesota. I've been watching her forever. You have to be under a rock to not be excited about the whole Caitlin Clark thing. I think there is a need,” Os told FOX. 9.
Ossu was one of dozens of fans who packed into A Bar Of Their Own to watch Paige Bakkers (UW) and Caitlin Clark (Iowa State) face off in the women's Final Four.
When Clark took the court for the last time on Monday night, there was a line around the bar block to watch what was the most-watched college women's basketball game in history, and the owner said Friday We expected a packed audience to come that night as well.
“Midwesterners love college basketball, so I don't think you could have written the script any better from a Midwest perspective,” said owner Jillian Hickok. “Two of the best players in the country come from our region. It's great that you give it to me,” he said.
Some fans arrived hours early to experience a little bit of March Madness.
“I'm so happy. I literally just came to this bar from Los Angeles three hours ago with my best friend to watch a game. I wish there were places like this anywhere that focused solely on women's sports. I wish it were better,” Mariel Talen said. .
Osu believes the epic matchup between the two superstars won't be decided until the final buzzer sounds.
“If Paige is out and Kaitlyn is out, it's going to be who has the ball after the last 10 seconds,” Oss said.
