Well, that didn't take long.
With – what else? – Logo 3 just 132 seconds into Thursday's game against Michigan. Caitlin Clark, the senior from Iowa passed former Washington All-American Kelsey Plum for first place in the NCAA scoring record books. And the game isn't over yet.
What's next for Clark?
At the end of Iowa's regular season, he is on pace to surpass Pete Maravich's record of 3,667 points scored while playing at LSU in 1967-70. But the record that matters most to women's basketball historians and junkies is 3,649. How many points did Lynette Woodard of Wichita score while playing at Kansas from 1977-81. Before the NCAA hosted women's college sports Woodard's record is in the AIWA record books Instead of NCAA record books.
Clarke will outdo Woodard and Maravich, silencing those who complain that Clarke's record isn't legit. And given how many games he has left this season, Clarke will set a scoring mark so high that no one will ever approach it.
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– Lindsay Quick
1Q result: Iowa 33, Michigan 22
Che. Anyone tired?
Caitlin Clark certainly isn't.
After breaking the NCAA scoring record two minutes into the game, Clark continued his hot streak, scoring 23 points — including 5-of-7 on 8-of-10 shooting — in the first quarter.
Clarke's career high is 46. Will he top that?
Behind Clark, Iowa is shooting 75% from the field. Michigan is shooting 59% … Is this game going to set many records?
Caitlin Clarke's entry comes naturally to Logo 3
Of course Caitlin Clark broke the record with LOGO 3.
Clark's second 3-pointer of the game with 7:43 left in the first quarter sent Carver-Hawkeye Arena into a frenzy. Her mom put her hands on her head and her dad and brothers clapped and exchanged high fives.
The game wasn't stopped immediately — Clarke said earlier this week that he believed it was “no time for us to waste.” But after Michigan missed a shot on the other end, Iowa coach Lisa Bluder called a timeout so the crowd could recognize Clark's milestone. She beamed as she was hugged and congratulated by her teammates, who buried her head in Bluder's shoulder.
“With 3,528 points in her career, she has officially surpassed Kelsey Blum's record,” the public address announcer said, sending the arena into a frenzy again. “One more time Katelyn Clarke, let's ask number 22!”
Clarke said earlier this week that she was not nervous but excited about being approached for the record.
“Just go out there and enjoy playing basketball, it's coming along,” she said. “I understand the extent of it, but it comes down to how my four years have gone.”
– Nancy Armour
How to See Caitlin Clark, Iowa and Michigan
At Iowa vs. Michigan Notes 8pm ET and can be streamed on Peacock.
Highlights of Caitlin Clark's Iowa career
Caitlin Clark opened her collegiate career with 27 points against Northern Iowa on November 25, 2020. The Des Moines native averaged 28.2 points over four spectacular seasons to become the all-time leading scorer in NCAA college basketball history.
“He's not just a high-powered scoring machine, he's a flat-out hooper,” said Christy Winters-Scott, lead analyst for the Big Ten Network.
USA TODAY Sports spoke to Steph Curry, Maya Moore, Kim Mulkey, Gus Johnson and others. About what makes Iowa's Caitlin Clark special. – Lindsay Quick
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At least the NFL gave us a dry run on how to find tonight's game!
NBC peacocked the wild-card game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins last month, drawing no shortage of outrage from NFL fans. But NBC is trying to drive consumers to its streaming platform, especially ahead of this summer's Paris Olympics, when there will be a lot of coverage on the Peacock, and it needs some big games to entice them.
It didn't get any bigger than when Kaitlyn Clark broke Kelsey Blum's all-time NCAA women's scoring record.
For example, here's a line for going to the gym tonight:
– Nancy Armour
Caitlin Clark, Iowa back to the Final Four?
Is history about to repeat itself?
Last season, both Iowa and Clark reached the promised land of college basketball, finally Falling to LSU in National Championship.
Thursday, about 90 minutes before Iowa vs. Michigan, the The NCAA Selection Committee released its top 16 rankings And Iowa is the No. 5 overall seed, meaning the Hawkeyes will be the No. 2 seed if the NCAA bracket comes out tomorrow.
last year, Iowa was the No. 2 seed in its region; Stanford was the No. 1 seed, but was upset at home in the round of 32. Iowa defeated fifth-seeded Louisville in the Elite Eight to advance to the Final Four.
Want to see Caitlin Clarke in person? It will cost you
Tickets to see No. 4 Iowa Composer Michigan Thursday night's average buy-in price was $387, making it the second-most expensive women's basketball game of all time − college or WNBA. According to TickPick. But the average purchase price last week was $521, showing how much demand has picked up as Clark nears a record.
As of Tuesday afternoon, the game was valued at $426. On that day StubHubCourtside tickets can be purchased for $13,669 each. — Jordan Mendoza
Where does Caitlin Clarke stand against Kelsey Plum, Pete Maravich?
Iowa's Caitlin Clark fell eight points short on Sunday afternoon NCAA women's scoring record as Nebraska beats Hawkeyes 82-79
The 22-year-old senior phenom is averaging 32.1 points this season, but he has averaged 34 points over his last five games. At that pace, Clark could surpass Kelsey Plum's 3,527 career points in the first quarter Thursday.
Why all the fuss? The hockey phenom's mark on all of NCAA basketball may ultimately be even bigger. He is 147 points shy of Pete Maravich's all-time scoring record, which has stood for five decades. — Jim Sargent
What is Caitlin Clarke's highest scoring game?
Clark's highest-scoring game came on January 21st when he hung up 45 points at Ohio State. Clark shot 12-of-25, including 7-of-18 from 3. He also grabbed three rebounds and dished out seven assists. 100-92 loss.
See how many other college players have scored over 3,000 pointsHere.
Caitlin Clark's scoring, preseason
One of the most impressive parts of Clark's climb to the top of the scoring mountain is how she has scored more each season despite every opposing team targeting her. Below is a detailed look at how much Clarke scored each season and how he did it.
The rest of Caitlin Clarke's games
Iowa's schedule for the rest of the season:
- Thursday, Feb. 22 at Indiana, 8 p.m. ET Peacock
- Sunday, Feb. 25 vs. Illinois, 1 pm ET on FS1
- Wednesday, Feb. 28 at Minnesota, 9 p.m. ET Peacock
- Sunday, March 3 vs. Ohio State, 1 p.m. on Fox
- Big Ten Tournament in Minneapolis, March 6-10, times and TV vary
Is Caitlin Clark older?
Yes… but she can come back next year and be a super senior if she wants to. Although she Projected to be the No. 1 pick In the 2024 WNBA draft, she could return to Iowa City next season. Since Clark was a freshman in the 2020-21 season, he has a Covid year (basically, that season doesn't count against anyone's eligibility).
How tall is Caitlin Clarke?
Clark is 6 feet. Big guards have become more common in women's basketball over the past decade, and Clark's size absolutely helps her, as she is able to see defenders on the break and break away vertically when going for a shot. Also note: Clark worked hard last summer Over eight pounds of muscle That made a huge difference in her game, especially when she drives to the rim.
