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Watch now: Illinois State women face huge challenge in Caitlin Clark, Iowa

Illinois State sophomore Kate Bullman will be among those tasked with trying to slow Iowa's Caitlin Clark.

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IOWA CITY, Iowa — Kate Bullman has eagerly volunteered for a perilous mission.

“Yes, I’m so excited,” the Illinois State sophomore said of trying to defend Iowa sophomore guard Caitlin Clark in Friday’s 3 p.m. first round NCAA Tournament game that will be broadcast live by ESPN from sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

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Led by Big Ten Player of the Year Caitlin Clark, Iowa clinched a share of the Big Ten title and is the tournament's No.