Not sure Bruder had much of a choice, EIU just does not have the talent on the team the SC or UConn have, UConn's was hurt, but Bruder's top five were very good, but the game is not played with just our starters. She knew they were going to be good this year, she should have either tried to bring in more talent from the portal or played her subs more during the season. But doing so would have meant Clark playing less and not setting the records she was setting.
Basketball like football all comes down to recruiting the best talent, and SC just has more talent in the area than a state like Iowa will ever have. My son the lives down their said they have already signed the #2 player in the country for next season, and are in on the best player in the country. SC is not going away anytime soon.