Iowa Basketball Player Deletes Social Media After Controversial Call Backlash

Gabbie Marshall faced criticism for a foul call in the NCAA Final Four, prompting her to leave social media; her coach defends her decision.

Gabbie Marshall, a player for the University of Iowa's women's basketball team, deleted her social media accounts due to negative comments following a controversial foul call.
The foul call occurred in the final seconds of the NCAA Final Four game against the University of Connecticut, leading to Iowa's victory.
Critics targeted Marshall for the call, despite it being the referee's decision; Iowa's head coach, Lisa Bluder, defended Marshall, emphasizing her lack of control over the call.
The incident sparked a debate on social media about the appropriateness of making such calls in critical game moments.
Marshall graduated from the University of Iowa in May 2023 and the championship game against the University of South Carolina was her last college basketball game.