Caitlin Clark and No. 6 Iowa faced Minnesota in a Big Ten showdown Wednesday night, with the Hawkeyes coming away with a 108-60 victory. It was another record-setting night for Clark. And it wasn't just that she inflated her point total, it was how she achieved it. (See: 3 is a lot.)
Clark, who currently holds the NCAA Division I women's basketball all-time scoring record, entered Wednesday needing just 51 points to pass Pete Maravich. Who is Pistol Pete?
Maravich played at LSU from 1967 to 1970, scoring 3,667 points in just three years. He did so in an era when freshmen couldn't play varsity basketball and there was no shot clock or three-point line.
Clark, nicknamed “Ponytail Pete,” has one regular-season game left and needs just 18 points from first place in Maravich. The Hawkeyes will play No. 2 Ohio State on Sunday afternoon in Iowa City. It's Senior Day, but Clark is still showing off his accomplishments. It has not been revealed whether she will return for a fifth year, but due to the coronavirus season she is eligible to return.
Tickets to the game average more than $500.
opinion:Caitlin Clark and her work are independent.Please stop comparing her to Pistol Pete.
Final: Iowa 108, Minnesota 60
Considering how hot her start was, you probably should have seen this coming: Caitlin Clark records her 17th career triple-double at the University of Iowa He recorded 33 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds in a 108-60 victory.
It was just one of the few tallies Clark tallied in Iowa's blowout win Wednesday night. Clark currently officially scores more points than Lynette Woodard and hits more threes in a season than any other player.
Speaking of 3s, Iowa made a season-high 21 3s against Minnesota. Clark made 8 of 14 from long range, and she wasn't the only one who felt that way. Gabby Marshall (16 points, 4 3-3s), Taylor McCabe (15 points, 5 3-3s), Kylie Feuerbach (13 points, 4 3-3s), Molly Davis (11 points, 4 3-3s) 1) also recorded double-digit points.
Iowa vs. Minnesota Highlights: Caitlin Clark breaks Lynette Woodard's record and closes in on Pistol Pete
Caitlin Clark overtakes Lynette Woodard
Caitlin Clark has climbed the scoring ladder this season, but some have noted that while her scoring ability is impressive, it doesn't measure up to the former Kansas standout. Lynette Woodard.
Now that's the case. In fact, it passes.
With her three points with 4 minutes, 29 seconds left, Clark surpassed Woodard as the all-time leading scorer in major college women's basketball from 1978 to 1981. This was before the NCAA administered women's sports, so Woodard's record was limited to the AIAW record books. She says the NCAA needs to recognize and incorporate her scoring record from her time in the AIAW, especially since it already does that in regards to her coaching record.
For many, Clark passing Woodard would be a vindication of Clark and everything she has done.
End of 3rd quarter: Iowa 86, Minnesota 48
Iowa continued to shoot ridiculously from 3-point range and had 16 points with 10 minutes left. For now, they'll just have to wait for post Hannah Stuelke to attack from deep.
Meanwhile, Caitlin Clark achieved her second consecutive triple-double and 17th career triple-double. He had 30 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds through the third quarter. She is also 11-of-17 on field goals, including 7-of-11 from 3-point range.
Iowa has the edge in every facet of the game, from points in the paint (36-16) to bench points (28-9) to fast-break points (30-1).
And there's still a quarter left. This is certainly not an ideal senior night for Minnesota.
Caitlin Clark's new (3 points) record
Hmm, another milestone day for Caitlin Clark.
Now, with his seventh three of the night (with 7:16 left in the third, no less), Clark set an NCAA single-season record for made threes with 155. She topped former Idaho standout Taylor Pierce. In the 2018-19 season, there were 154 treys.
Notably, the career 3-point record belongs to sharpshooter Taylor Robertson, who played at Oklahoma from 2018 to 2023. Her career was 537. Clark currently has 502. Will she be able to capture Robertson?
Halftime: Iowa 53, Minnesota 26
It seems inevitable that Caitlin Clark will set a new career high for threes made in a game. Her highest score is her 9, but she has already earned her 6 and she has 20 minutes left in the match. I'm glad.
She led all scorers with 21 points on 7-of-11 shooting overall. She scored or assisted on 21 of Iowa's 30 points in the first quarter.
But Clark isn't the only one connecting from deep. As a team, Iowa has already hit 12 (12!) of his threes, and he's shooting 57 percent from the arc. Not bad, at all. The Hawkeyes are pouring it in with Kylie Feuerbach getting three and Gabby Marshall getting two. (Incidentally, Marshall officially reached 1,000 career points.)
For reference, Clark also had six assists, including a nifty bounce pass to Marshall in the lane.
End of 1Q: Iowa 30, Minnesota 16
One good way to build a 14-point lead in the first period is to go on multiple 9-0 runs. The first one was all Caitlin Clark (no surprise!), and the second one involved several Hawkeyes. That gave Iowa a 30-16 lead.
And Clark already has 15 points on 5-of-7 shooting. It wasn't too shabby, especially after some tough games over the past few weeks where Clark hasn't been shooting very well. He scored 35 points last time against the Golden Gophers. Will she top it tonight?
As a team, Iowa State is shooting 61% from the field, but that's not the way to pull off an upset, Minnesota. And Clark isn't the only one with hot hands. Kylie Feuerbach also made 2/3 from long range.
Iowa leads 10-0 in fast break points. Right now, the Hawkeyes are scoring from wherever they want.
7:05, 1Q: Iowa 12, Minnesota 2
There's nothing like a little 9-0 run for the National Player of the Year to start a game.
Caitlin Clark scored nine straight points, including a Logo 3, of course, before Minnesota finally got on the board. Then Clark…and he responded by hitting a 3.
She is 51 away from the record and logic would say she will break it on Senior Day on Sunday when Iowa plays Ohio State. But Clark may have other plans, considering she already has 12 points on 4-of-4 shooting. She has also already grabbed three rebounds.
It looks like it's going to be a long night for the Golden Gophers.
How to watch Iowa in Minnesota
The Hawkeyes (24-4, 13-3 Big Ten) travel to Williams Arena in Minneapolis to take on the Gophers (15-12, 5-11). Wednesday at 9pm ET. The game will be aired on the Peacock streaming service. Cindy Brunson will be in charge of commentary and Juliana Viani will be the analyst.
How does Iowa rank in the USA TODAY sports coaches poll?
Calling Caitlin Clark's final 3,668th point a milestone or seminal moment for women's sports is illogical nonsense that will only create unnecessary backlash, writes Dan Wolken.
Caitlin Clark statistics
Clark will play in Wednesday's game. With a total of 3,617 points, he is 51 points away from passing Pete Maravich on the all-time scoring list. She is averaging 32.1 points per game this season, with two regular season games remaining, plus Big Ten and NCAA Tournament games.
What is Caitlin Clark's highest scoring game?
Clark's highest scoring game was also her record-breaking performance.In the 2023-24 season, he scored 49 points against Michigan on February 15th. Clark went 16-of-31 for the game, including 3-pointers and 9-of-18. He also contributed in the 106-89 win, where he grabbed 5 rebounds and recorded 13 assists.
Do you like Caitlin Clark or do you like Caitlin Clark?
Love her, hate her, love her or whether she's overrated, one thing's for sure: the senior guard from Iowa State is going to be a serious contender. Does he not know exactly where he stands? We are here to help. This USA TODAY sports quiz reveals answers to important questions as you prepare for March Madness. What kind of Caitlin Clark fan are you? — Lindsey Schnell
Caitlin Clark's points per game this season
Here's a breakdown of Clark's scoring this season for the Hawkeyes.
- vs. Illinois, 24/2/25: 24 points
- Indiana, February 22, 2024: 24 points
- vs. Michigan, 2/15/24: 49 points (season high, single-game school record)
- vs. Nebraska, 2/11/24: 31 points
- vs. Penn State, 2/8/24: 27 points
- Maryland, 24/2/3: 38 points
- Northwestern, January 31, 2024: 35 points.
- vs. Nebraska, January 27, 2024: 38 points.
- Ohio State University, January 21, 2024: 45 points
- vs. Wisconsin, January 16, 2024: 32 points.
- vs. Indiana, January 13, 2024: 30 points.
- At Purdue, January 10, 2024: 26 points.
- At Rutgers, January 5, 2024: 29 points.
- vs. Michigan State, January 2, 2024: 40 points.
- vs. Minnesota, 2023/12/30: 35 points
- vs. Loyola Chicago, December 21, 2023: 35 points
- vs. Cleveland State, Dec. 16, 2023: 38 points.
- Wisconsin, December 10, 2023: 28 points
- vs. Iowa State, Dec. 6, 2023: 35 points.
- vs. Bowling Green, Dec. 2, 2023: 24 points
- vs. Kansas State, November 26, 2023: 32 points.
- vs. Florida Gulf Coast, November 25, 2023: 21 points
- vs. Purdue Fort Wayne, November 24, 2023: 29 points
- vs Drake, November 19, 2023: 35 points
- vs. Kansas State, November 16, 2023: 24 points.
- At UNI, November 12, 2023: 24 points
- vs. Virginia Tech, November 9, 2023: 44 points
- vs. FDU, November 6, 2023: 28 points
Is Caitlin Clark a senior?
Yes, Clark is a senior…but she could come back next year and become a super senior if she wants.
Sports' Greatest Show hums its way across America as February heads into a crazy March, hitting logo threes, breaking records, and bringing us closer to answers to two interesting questions. Masu.
Will Caitlin Clark stay at Iowa for the fifth year of COVID-19 or go to the WNBA? And will she represent the United States at this summer's Paris Olympics?
The first question is completely under her control and it's all up to her to answer. If he wants, Clark will return to Iowa for a fourth year during the coronavirus pandemic, sink 3-pointers, throw no-look passes, fill arenas in the Big Ten and across the nation, and basically become one. And will it be the same by the time the 2024-25 season begins? Or will she go to the WNBA? The No. 1 draft pick will quickly become the most well-known pro in the women's game, even if her learning curve is inevitable from playing with and against some of the best players in the world. world? – Christine Brennan
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