The anticipated moment in history will have to be postponed. Caitlin Clark fell short by eight points of surpassing Kelsey Plum’s all-time scoring record, as her Iowa Hawkeyes, ranked second, were unexpectedly defeated by Nebraska, with a final score of 82-79.
Clark managed to accumulate 31 points, but unfortunately, the Cornhuskers managed to keep the exceptional guard from scoring during the fourth quarter. Despite facing a 14-point deficit, Nebraska staged an impressive comeback.
Nebraska head coach Amy Williams acknowledged that they were unable to completely shut down Clark but expressed satisfaction with the victory. “We didn’t shut her down,” Williams stated. “But we’ll gladly accept the win.”
The turning point came with just 30 seconds remaining when Jaz Shelley successfully sank a 3-pointer, granting Nebraska their first lead of the entire game. Shelley concluded the game with an impressive 23 points and even taunted Clark with a playful imitation of John Cena’s “You Can’t See Me” celebration.
Currently, Clark’s career points stand at an impressive 3,520. It is highly likely that she will break the women’s Division I all-time scoring record when Iowa faces Michigan on Thursday night. However, Clark emphasized that her primary focus is not achieving this milestone. “I believe the most important thing right now is to continue improving and returning home to play in front of our loyal fans. Executing our game plan to the best of our abilities is crucial for our team,” Clark explained. “While breaking the record would be special, our main goal is to find ways to grow and become better.”
Following this defeat, the Hawkeyes’ overall record now stands at 22-3, placing them second in the Big Ten, trailing behind the fifth-ranked Ohio State. Clark currently leads the nation in scoring, averaging an impressive 32.2 points per game.
According to the Source deadspin.com