Caitlin Clark Moves to Second Place on NCAA Women’s All-Time Scoring List

Iowa‘s superstar guard, Caitlin Clark, achieved another milestone in her remarkable career on Wednesday night, moving into second place on the NCAA women’s all-time scoring list. During the Hawkeyes’ game against Northwestern, Clark surpassed former Missouri State star Jackie Stiles and Ohio State’s Kelsey Mitchell to secure her spot in history. With this accomplishment, Clark also became the leading scorer in Big Ten history. Her breathtaking layup during the second quarter solidified her position, and she finished the game with 35 points, adding to her streak of five consecutive 30-point games.

Clark, the reigning Naismith women’s college player of the year, expressed her honor to be mentioned alongside legends such as Jackie Stiles and Kelsey Mitchell. She acknowledged their immense talent and their continued impact on the game today. As the second-best scorer in NCAA women’s basketball, Clark’s journey has been truly extraordinary.

Iowa’s head coach, Lisa Bluder, praised Clark for her outstanding performance and highlighted her impressive 10 assists during the game. Bluder also mentioned a jaw-dropping pass made by Clark to her teammate at the end of the shot clock, demonstrating her exceptional court vision.

Clark, a senior from West Des Moines, Iowa, has been breaking records throughout her career. She holds several Iowa records, including points, assists, and 3-pointers made. She now aims to surpass the Big Ten record for field goals held by Ohio State’s Jantel Lavender.

With an average of 32.1 points per game, Clark is on track to break Kelsey Plum‘s NCAA scoring record of 3,527 points on February 15th against Maryland. The soaring popularity of Clark and the Hawkeyes has led to sold-out crowds at both home and away games, with fans eagerly anticipating her incredible performances.

Iowa’s victory against Northwestern took place in front of a record-breaking sellout crowd of 7,039 at Welsh-Ryan Arena, emphasizing the immense support Clark receives wherever she plays. Fans even lined up hours before the game to secure a spot and catch a glimpse of their favorite player. Clark graciously signed autographs for adoring supporters after the game.

Caitlin Clark’s impact extends beyond the basketball court. At just 22 years old, she realizes that these moments will become cherished memories once her playing career is over. For now, she continues to shine brightly as one of the game’s most exceptional talents.