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Caitlin Clark Collision Sparks Debate on Court-Storming Safety

Basketball star unharmed but incident raises questions about player safety during post-game celebrations.

  • Caitlin Clark, a star basketball player for the Iowa Hawkeyes, was knocked to the ground by a fan rushing the court after a game against Ohio State.
  • The incident has sparked a debate about the safety of players during court-storming celebrations, with some calling for stricter security measures.
  • Of the six major basketball conferences, only the ACC and Big Ten do not fine host schools for failing to keep fans off the court.
  • Clark was not seriously injured in the collision and is expected to continue playing.
  • Clark is currently the highest-scoring player in both women's and men's college basketball.
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