Caitlin Clark reacts after former Iowa teammate Gabbie Marshall announces engagement
caitlin clark responded after Gabbie Marshall announced her engagement to longtime boyfriend Spencer Touro on Sunday, leaving two celebratory messages in the post’s comment thread. The exchange highlights the continuing bond between Clark and her Iowa teammates and connects to Marshall’s plan to relocate to Indianapolis, the city where Clark plays professionally.
Gabbie Marshall’s announcement: who, how and what she wrote
The 25-year-old Marshall shared the engagement news on Instagram, announcing she and longtime boyfriend Spencer Touro are engaged. Her caption read: "2-18-26 WE’RE ENGAGED!! 💍So excited for this next chapter of our lives! And we’ve got a new friend to join us for the ride 🐶, " and the post was published on Sunday. Marshall also revealed she and her fiancé will relocate to Indianapolis after her partner accepted a job there.
Caitlin Clark leads the congratulations in the comments
Former teammates flooded the comments with congratulations, and Caitlin Clark led the celebration with two enthusiastic messages. Clark wrote first, "LETSSSSS RAGEEEE💕💕💕💕💕💕" and followed that with "CONGRATS SISTA. " Those replies stood out among the teammate responses and underscored Marshall’s close ties to players from the Iowa program.
Marshall’s role at Iowa and her post-college path
Marshall was a guard, described as a reliable starter and a defensive presence who played alongside Clark throughout their Iowa careers. Her steady play and leadership were cited as integral parts of the Hawkeyes’ success from 2020 through 2024. After college, Marshall chose not to pursue a WNBA career and instead focused on academics, earning a master’s degree in occupational therapy at the University of North Carolina.
Overlap with Clark’s professional life and recent notes on Clark’s career
Before becoming a WNBA player, Caitlin Clark had a storied run at Iowa: she became the Division I all-time leading scorer, led the nation in both scoring and assists in multiple seasons, and guided Iowa to national championship game appearances in 2023 and 2024. Clark collected multiple accolades during her college career, including two Wooden Awards, two Naismith Awards for national player of the year, and three Big Ten Player of the Year awards. Marshall’s announced move to Indianapolis places her in the same city where Clark plays for the Fever, reinforcing how their paths remain connected even after following different post-college routes.
Connections beyond college and other recent developments
Though their professional choices diverged—Marshall focused on graduate study while Clark moved into the WNBA—the two have maintained a strong bond, regularly supporting one another on social media and in person. The announcement and Clark’s visible congratulations came shortly after Marshall revealed the Indianapolis relocation plan. Separately, the context also notes that Caitlin Clark will team up with Angel Reese on the women's World Cup qualifying team, a development mentioned alongside Clark’s ongoing prominence in the sport.
