NFL star George Kittle’s wife Claire makes Caitlin Clark loyalty clear as Kate Martin extends flawless record against Fever

San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle's wife, Claire, made her loyalty and happiness for Caitlin Clark clear after the Golden State Valkyries’ 75-63 win over the visiting Indiana Fever. The victory extended Kate Martin’s flawless record against Indiana.

Claire's comment stemmed from a post shared by the Valkyries' Instagram account. The handle shared an image of 49ers players Kyle Juszczyk, Ricky Pearsall and Kittle, who attended the game alongside their wives.

"Faithful to Ballhalla ⚔️Shoutout to our 49ers neighbors @gkittle, @juicecheck44, @ricky.pearsall, @clairekittle, @kristinjuszczyk, and @torimoraga for pulling up to Chase Center tonight!" the Valkyries wrote in the caption.

However, Claire showed her loyalty towards Caitlin Clark by resharing the post with a three-word statement. Claire and her brother, Riley Till, played basketball for the Iowa Hawkeyes, like Clark did, while George Kittle played football at the school.

"But also Caitlin," she wrote.

Claire Kittle shows love to Caitlin Clark on her story (Claire Kittle/IG)

Although the former Iowa player showed appreciation for Clark, it was another Hawkeye, Kate Martin, who ended up having the more memorable night. The guard earned her third win against the Fever on Sunday, as she continues to dominate them.

Martin's team won every game against Indiana during her time with the Aces and has continued that streak in the Bay Area.

On Sunday, Martin tallied 10 points and 2 rebounds while playing 15 minutes. Despite limited involvement, she maximized her impact, closing the night with a +8 plus/minus, highlighting her value to the team.

The win pushed the Valkyries up to sixth in the standings as they keep battling for a playoff spot. In its first full season, Golden State has gone beyond expectations, with Natalie Nakase and her squad moving closer to the postseason.

Kate Martin shares emotions on seeing Iowa alum against the Fever, who played without Caitlin Clark

The Golden State Valkyries’ clash with the Fever brought out a strong showing of Iowa alumni, with Kate Martin and Caitlin Clark representing the program on the two rosters.

While Clark was sidelined by injury, she was still present alongside fellow Hawkeyes George Kittle, Claire Kittle, Jada Gyamfi and Gabbie Marshall.

"Yeah, it was good (to see Caitlin)," Martin said (Timestamp: 6:29). "Well, Gabbie Marshall, one of my best friends, was sitting courtside, too. So, that was really cool to see them there.

"Iowa is always going to be home for me, and to see the support George and Claire and, you know, get to see old friends, that's always really fun."

The Iowa contingent was not left disappointed, as the Valkyries and the Fever delivered an entertaining performance at the Chase Center.

About the author

Arian Kashyap is a basketball journalist at Sportskeeda with over two years of experience at Essentially Sports and Spice Bite and a Bachelor's in Physical Education and Sports Sciences.

Arian's favorite team is the Miami Heat and it’s mainly down to Dwyane Wade being his favorite player of all time. Arian loved how explosive Wade was as a player and he had all the attributes, whether that be shooting, defending or passing. Arian really liked how he won titles both with and without a dynasty behind him.

Arian has also worked with Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools and was the manager for a Delhi-based women’s team called Garwhal Untied. Garwhal won the Delhi league and were runners-up during his tenure.

Arian has judged essay writing competitions for the Commonwealth Students Welfare Group of India in 2023 and was a part of the U-14 team for the Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools academy that qualified for the AIFF Round in 2023.

When not working or watching sports, Arian likes riding his motorcycle and reading.

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