Caitlin Clark was not the sole individual who shattered women’s basketball records last night. The standout player for the Iowa Hawkeyes achieved an impressive 49-point performance, surpassing the existing record for the highest number of points in the history of NCAA women’s basketball. However, another significant record was also broken on that same night.
Lauryn Taylor, a Division II basketball player from Francis Marion University, made history by securing a remarkable 44 rebounds during their victorious match against North Greenville. This extraordinary feat now stands as the highest number of rebounds ever recorded in the history of NCAA women’s basketball, regardless of the level of competition.
Previously, the Division II record was held by Christine DeSaine, who played for West Virginia Tech in 1995, with 36 rebounds. Taylor not only surpassed this record but also exceeded the DI record set in 1983 by Deborah Temple of Delta State, as well as the DIII mark of 38 rebounds.
It is worth noting that thirty of Taylor’s rebounds were achieved on the defensive end of the court. Furthermore, in addition to establishing a new record, Taylor achieved a personal milestone by scoring 34 points, marking her highest career score to date. Additionally, this remarkable performance marked her 18th double-double of the season. It is important to highlight that Taylor currently leads all Division II players in rebounds per game, boasting an impressive average of 13.6 rebounds.
In addition to her record-breaking achievements, Taylor’s exceptional performance has also elevated her position in the record books for Francis Marion University. She has now claimed the ninth spot on the all-time scoring list with a total of 1,603 points. Moreover, she ranks seventh in the school’s history for career rebounding, with an impressive tally of 948 rebounds.
According to the Source deadspin.com