Caitlin Clark attends Illinois-Penn basketball game in Champaign
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 2:05 AM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
Caitlin Clark, the WNBA star and former Big Ten standout, was present at the State Farm Center on November 5, 2026, to watch Illinois face off against Penn. Clark was accompanied by her boyfriend, Connor McCaffrey, who is the son of Penn's head coach, Fran McCaffery. Both Clark and McCaffrey have ties to the University of Iowa, where they both played basketball. Previously, Clark had a notable performance against Illinois, recording a triple-double in her final game as a Hawkeye.
- •Caitlin Clark attended the game on November 5, 2026.
- •She was seated behind the Penn bench during the matchup.
- •Clark's boyfriend, Connor McCaffrey, is related to Penn's coaching staff.
- •Both Clark and McCaffrey played basketball at the University of Iowa.
- •Clark recorded a triple-double against Illinois in her senior year.
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark attends Illinois versus Penn basketball game
"The Big Ten legend pulled up to the State Farm Center.
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