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See Caitlin Clark play today: How to watch the Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Penn State Big Ten Tournament game
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Iowa Hawkeyes basketball star Caitlin Clark needs no introduction. The NCAA all-time scoring leader is now the most famous face in college hoops after toppling “Pistol” Pete Maravich’s NCAA scoring record this past weekend. The 22-year-old student-athlete recently announced she’ll forgo her last year of eligibility in favor of entering the 2024 WNBA Draft on April 15, 2024.
The Hawkeyes come into the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament as the No. 2 seed, allowing them to skip the first two rounds of the tournament and enter today’s quarterfinals when the Hawkeyes face the Penn State Nittany Lions. Because the Big Ten Tournament is single elimination, today’s could be Caitlin Clark’s last-ever college basketball game. Keep reading for all the ways you can watch Caitlin Clark play today.
2024 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament: Dates and tournament details
The Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament is being played now through Sunday, March 10, 2024.
How to watch Caitlin Clark play today
Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes face the Penn State Nittany Lions on Friday, March 8, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT). The game will air on the Big Ten Network (BTN).
How to watch Caitlin Clark play today without cable
While some cable packages include Big Ten Network, it’s easy to watch the Iowa Hawkeyes play today if Big Ten Network isn’t included in your cable TV subscription, or if you don’t have cable at all. Your best options for watching are below. (Streaming options will require an internet provider.)
Watch the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament free with Fubo
You can also catch the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament on Fubo. Fubo is a sports-centric streaming service that offers access to network and cable-aired sports like the 2024 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament and almost every NFL game next season. Packages include the live feed of sports and programming airing on CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network and more, so you’ll be able to watch more than just this weekend’s tournament — all without a cable subscription.
To watch the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament without cable, start a seven-day free trial of Fubo. You can begin watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. In addition to Big Ten basketball, Fubo offers more NCAA college sports, NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and international soccer games.
Fubo’s Pro Tier is priced at $80 per month after your free seven-day trial, but Fubo is offering the first month for $60 as a special offer.
Top features of Fubo Pro Tier:
- There are no contracts with Fubo — you can cancel anytime.
- The Pro tier includes over 185 channels, including the NFL Network and the Big Ten Network.
- Fubo includes all the channels you’ll need to watch college and pro sports, including CBS (not available through Sling TV).
- All tiers come with 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR recording.
- Stream on your TV, phone, tablet and other devices.
Stream the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament on Sling TV for half price
If you don’t have cable TV that includes the Big Ten Network, one of the most cost-effective ways to stream the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament is through a subscription to Sling TV. The streamer also offers access to Big Ten basketball, NFL football airing on NBC, Fox and ABC (where available) and NFL Network with its Blue Tier + Sports Extra add-on. Also worth noting: Sling TV comes with 50 hours of cloud-based DVR recording space included, perfect for recording all the season’s top NFL matchups.
The Blue tier normally costs $45 per month, but the streamer is currently offering a 50% off promotion for your first month, so you’ll pay just $22.50. The Sports Extra add-on costs $11 per month. You can learn more by tapping the button below.
Top features of Sling TV Blue tier + Sports Extra add-on:
- There are 61 channels to watch, including local NBC, Fox and ABC affiliates (where available).
- You get access to most local NFL games and nationally broadcast games at the lowest price.
- All subscription tiers include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
- You can add Golf Channel, NBA TV, NHL Network, NFL RedZone, MLB Network, Tennis Channel and more sports-oriented channels (19 in total) via Sling TV’s Sports Extras add-on.
Watch the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament on Hulu + Live TV
You can watch the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament and many other top-tier sports, including NFL Network, with Hulu + Live TV. The bundle features access to 90 channels, including Big Ten Network. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch college basketball, every NFL game on every network next season with Hulu + Live TV, plus exclusive live regular season NFL games, popular studio shows (including “NFL Total Access” and the Emmy-nominated show “Good Morning Football”) and lots more.
Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+ for $77 per month.
Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament schedule
Below is the schedule for the 2024 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament. While the first two rounds of the tournament are broadcast on Peacock, the remaining two rounds of the tournament air on Big Ten Network. The Big Ten Women’s Basketball Championship game will air on CBS.
All times Eastern.
Wednesday, March 6 – First Round
Game 1: #12 Purdue vs. #13 Northwestern, 6:30 p.m. (Peacock)
Game 2: #11 Minnesota vs. #14 Rutgers, 25 minutes following Game 1 (Peacock)
Thursday, March 7 – Second Round
Game 3: #8 Maryland vs. #9 Illinois, 12:30 p.m. (BTN)
Game 4: #5 Nebraska vs. G1 Winner, 25 minutes following Game 3 (BTN)
Game 5: #7 Penn State vs. #10 Wisconsin, 6:30 p.m.| BTN
Game 6: #6 Michigan vs. G2 Winner, 25 minutes following Game 5 (BTN)
Friday, March 8 – Quarterfinals
Game 7: #1 Ohio State vs. G3 Winner, 12:30 p.m. (BTN)
Game 8: #4 Michigan State vs. G4 Winner, 25 minutes following Game 7 (BTN)
Game 9: #2 Iowa vs. Penn State, 6:30 p.m. (BTN)
Game 10: #3 Indiana vs. G6 Winner, 25 minutes following Game 9 (BTN)
Saturday, March 9 – Semifinals
Game 11: G7 Winner vs. G8 Winner, 2:00 p.m. (BTN)
Game 12: G9 Winner vs. G10 Winner, 25 minutes following Game 11 (BTN)
Sunday, March 10 – Championship
Game 13: G11 Winner vs. G12 Winner, 12:00 p.m. (CBS)
How to watch the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Championship game
The Big Ten Women’s Championship game will be played on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET (9:00 a.m. PT). The game will be broadcast live on CBS. In addition to the platforms featured above, you can stream the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Championship game on Paramount+.
Stream the 2024 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Championship game free on Paramount +
If you don’t have a cable TV package that includes CBS, one of the easiest ways to catch all live events broadcast on CBS, including Sunday’s game, is through a subscription to Paramount+. The streamer offers access to all events nationally televised on CBS with its Paramount+ with Showtime tier. In addition, you can watch top-tier soccer like the Champions League live and SEC college football games as well, plus popular shows such as “Survivor” and “NCIS.”
A subscription to Paramount+ with Showtime is $11.99 per month after a seven-day free trial
Note: CBS Essentials and Paramount+ are both subsidiaries of Paramount.
Watch the 2024 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Championship game free on Amazon Prime Video
The Big Ten Women’s Basketball Championship game is available to stream on Amazon Prime via a Paramount+ with Showtime on Prime Video add-on subscription. Amazon is offering a seven-day free trial of Paramount+ with Showtime. Tap the button below to start your trial and watch Sunday’s game for free. After the free trial period ends, a subscription to Paramount+ with Showtime tier is $11.99 per month.
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Record-high inflation in the post-pandemic era has been challenging for many Americans, but retirees often face added struggles as prices rise since many are on a fixed income. That’s why it comes as no surprise that 59% of retirees expressed concerns about their financial security, according to a survey conducted by MedicareFAQ.
The good news is that many seniors have a significant source of funds to draw from in their home equity. In fact, for seniors 65 and over, the median value of their home equity is $250,000. That’s a 47% increase in the value of equity since before the pandemic.
Older Americans who need extra funds can tap this equity to help make ends meet, and they have different ways to do it including a home equity loan and a reverse mortgage. There are important differences between home equity loans vs. reverse mortgages, though, so retirees must do more than just compare today’s home equity interest rates to decide which is best.
This guide will help you understand when a reverse mortgage makes sense and when you should opt for a home equity loan instead.
Find out more about your home equity loan options here.
When a reverse mortgage is better for seniors
Reverse mortgages use your home as collateral, just as traditional mortgage loans do — but they work very differently. That’s because you don’t send in monthly payments with a reverse mortgage. Instead, your lender sends money to you and your loan balance grows each month. When you pass away or move, the reverse mortgage must be paid back.
“A reverse mortgage is intended for borrowers over age 62 that are not able to afford their monthly payments using their current retirement income and need additional income to help with their responsibilities,” says Lisa Gaffikin, a home loan specialist at Churchill Mortgage.
Gaffikin says that if you have limited income, you may not qualify for a traditional home equity loan but a reverse mortgage could be an option. You’ll get to stay in your home without adding to your monthly obligations, while also being able to supplement your current income.
You do need to have sufficient equity in your home though, and will need to follow requirements including continuing to maintain the property over time.
“Reverse mortgages are ideal for seniors who are house-rich but cash-poor,” says Josh Lewis, a certified mortgage consultant and host of The Educated Homebuyer.
Lewis also addressed a common concern seniors have about reverse mortgages: the ability to leave property to loved ones when you pass away, which could be impacted by the fact the loan must be paid upon your death.
“There’s a misconception that you won’t have a home to leave to your heirs but that is not true,” Lewis says. “You’ll have a home, but the equity your heirs inherit will depend on how long you live and how your home appreciates over time. It’s truly no different than inheriting a home with a traditional mortgage, except the loan balance will need to be paid off through a refinance or sale within six to 12 months of the homeowner’s passing.”
Learn about how a home equity loan could benefit you today.
When a home equity loan is better for seniors
Home equity loans work differently than reverse mortgages. You’ll still need equity and must use your home as collateral, but you receive the borrowed funds upfront when you take out the loan and you must start making payments on the debt immediately.
“Home equity loans are ideal when you need a lump sum and can handle monthly payments,” Lewis says. “With lower upfront costs and typically lower interest rates, they’re perfect if you want to keep building equity and might sell or pass on your home soon. This option works well for those with a steady income who are looking to borrow for a specific purpose.”
The key thing to remember, though, is that you must qualify by showing the lender you have enough money to afford the loan payments and you must be able to make those payments for the duration of the loan term. This isn’t always easy when you need extra cash.
“A home equity loan might be a better option if the homeowner is not struggling to make current payments and only needs equity from the home to consolidate non-property debts or to lower monthly expenses for liabilities with higher interest rates,” Gaffikin says. “If the borrower is comfortable with their housing expenses and can make the current housing-related payments and the new home equity loan payment, a home equity loan might very well be the best choice.”
Gaffikin recommends looking at your full financial picture and considering the long-term implications of your decision when deciding which is right for you.
The bottom line
Ultimately, if you want to access equity with no monthly payments and are OK with leaving less equity to your heirs, a reverse mortgage is likely the better option and you should shop carefully to find the best reverse mortgage companies to minimize interest and fees. If you’d rather pay back your loan during your lifetime and can afford it, a HELOC is the better choice.
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