Injuries are every athlete’s nightmare. You train, you compete, you push your limits…and sometimes your body pushes back. Caitlin Clark had been almost injury-free her entire career, until this season gave her a real taste of the sidelines. She ended up playing just 13 games and spent weeks watching her teammates instead of competing.

And when another Iowa alum, George Kittle, went down, Clark was one of the first to send him love and prayers.

Star tight end George Kittle tore his right Achilles tendon in the second quarter of the 49ers’ 23–19 Wild Card win, a result that kept San Francisco alive in the NFC playoffs. The injury stunned fans, and Kittle later took to Instagram to share an emotional update. His caption read, “Football sucks sometimes. But I love it. I love these guys and this team. Heartbroken but have felt so much love and support from everyone reaching out. I’ll be good. Thank you. We aren’t done yet!”

Caitlin Clark was one of the first to offer support, writing, “You’re gonna be back better than ever !!! We are proud of you!!!!!” But she wasn’t the only former Hawkeye to show love. Her backcourt partner in Iowa, Kate Martin, also chimed in, writing, “Wishing for a speedy recovery!”

(This is a developing news…)