The GIST: Iowa’s Caitlin Clark is now the all-time leading scorer in NCAA history, surpassing Pete Maravich’s record from 54 years ago during a win against Ohio State.
How it happened: Clark scored 35 points in the game, including 17 in the second half, to break the record before halftime with two free throws. She surpassed Maravich’s record of 18 points.
The impact: Clark’s achievement has made history in women’s college basketball and has implications for her future in the WNBA, where she is projected to be the top draft pick for the Indiana Fever. Her performance has also brought people together and inspired many.
What’s next: Iowa’s win secured the No. 2 seed in the Big Ten tournament, which starts this week. The team will then compete in March Madness with hopes of reaching the championship game once again, with Clark leading the way towards a potential fairy-tale ending in her WNBA career. The future is still unwritten.
