Fans have expressed their heartwarming responses to Caitlin Clark’s achievement of becoming the highest scorer in Division I women’s college basketball. Throughout the season, Clark has been captivating audiences in arenas, and the enthusiastic crowd at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday had the privilege of witnessing the home-state hero make sporting history. The Iowa Hawkeyes guard shattered the NCAA women’s basketball career scoring record, bringing sheer delight to the spectators. From her early days observing the most prolific scorers in Division I women’s college basketball, Caitlin Clark has now risen above them, solidifying her legacy in the sport.
Clark entered the game against Michigan with 3,520 points, just eight points away from surpassing the record set by Washington’s (3,527) between 2013 and 2017. Clark wasted no time, swiftly converting a layup right from the opening tip. Following up with a signature 3-pointer from her preferred spot on the court – the left side – she ignited pandemonium among the crowd. In a mere 2 minutes and 12 seconds, she secured her place as the record holder. During the halftime break, Clark said in a televised interview:
Her scoring spree didn’t end there. Clark went on to achieve a career-high and Iowa-record 49 points in the Hawkeyes’ 106-89 victory. With this remarkable performance, she has now amassed 3,569 points in her career.
Already the first Division I women’s player to achieve both 3,000 points and 1,000 assists, Clark’s story is filled with records and milestones. However, her journey doesn’t end there. With the COVID-19 waiver from 2020-21, she has the option to stay another season at Iowa or declare for the 2024 WNBA draft, where she is poised to be the No. 1 pick.
Caitlin Clark became the highest scorer in Division I women’s college basketball, averaging 32.1 points per game. In the game against Michigan Wolverines, she surpassed Kelsey Plum’s record of 3,527 points with a distinctive logo 3-pointer in the first quarter at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, securing her place in basketball history.
Her record-breaking performance has sparked a flurry of heartwarming reactions on social media, with both athletes and fans celebrating her recent success.
Following are some of the fan reactions:
Bruh. At this point, we have to refer to her as the female Bron in terms of hype and meeting expectations.
“I’m going to state on record that she’s the best female collegiate player ever.” Shaq has high praise for Caitlin Clark after breaking the NCAAW all-time scoring record.
Congratulations on the record, Caitlin! Your entire season is worthy of appreciation. I respect and love what you do for the game. See you at the next level, hopefully sooner than later.
Congrats, Caitlin! It’s not every day someone breaks the all-time scoring record, so you know we had to go B1G.
Breaking records, breaking new ground. Caitlin Clark shatters the All-Time Women’s NCAA Scoring Record and makes it her own.
Record broken. History made. Caitlin Clark x #Hawkeyes.
“One more year!” The love for Caitlin Clark is real in Iowa!
She was born in Des Moines, named Iowa’s Miss Basketball, and committed to her home school. She’s signed with Nike, Gatorade, State Farm. She’s won AP POTY, USWBA POTY, and Naismith POTY. Now, she’s the NCAA Women’s ALL-TIME Leading Scorer. She IS Caitlin Clark.
Congrats to Caitlin Clark, the greatest scorer in the history of women’s college basketball! It’s been fun watching you and the Iowa women’s basketball team this season.
Looking at the reactions of the fans, it is quite evident that they have spared no effort in applauding Caitlyn Clark. Well deserved. Congratulations Caitlin Clark. Take a bow!
According to the Source firstsportz.com