'Outstanding': Internet praises Caitlin Clark as she shatters 54-year-old NCAA basketball scoring record

Basketball prodigy Caitlin Clark has made history by becoming the all-time leading scorer in NCAA basketball, surpassing a 54-year-old record
PUBLISHED MAR 4, 2024
Caitlin Clark sank pair of free throws, surpassing the legendary 'Pistol' Pete Maravich's long-standing mark (Caitlin Clark/Instagram)
Caitlin Clark sank pair of free throws, surpassing the legendary 'Pistol' Pete Maravich's long-standing mark (Caitlin Clark/Instagram)

IOWA CITY, IOWA: In a season that has captivated basketball fans across the nation, Caitlin Clark has emerged as a transcendent force, shattering records and elevating the game to unprecedented heights.

The Iowa Hawkeyes' superstar guard has rewritten the history books, etching her name as the NCAA's all-time scoring leader, surpassing legends and leaving an indelible mark on the sport.

With her unparalleled scoring prowess and unwavering determination, Clark has ignited a firestorm of excitement, drawing record-breaking crowds and commanding the attention of the basketball world, as per The Hill.



 

Caitlin Clark shattered 54-year-old record to become all-time scoring leader 

In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Iowa's Clark etched her name in the annals of basketball history, shattering a 54-year-old record to become the all-time scoring leader in NCAA basketball.

As the first half drew to a close in a highly anticipated clash on Sunday, March 3, against No. 3 Ohio State, Clark coolly sank a pair of free throws, surpassing the legendary 'Pistol' Pete Maravich's long-standing mark of 3,667 points, set in 1970.

Just last month, Clark surpassed the NCAA women's scoring record of 3,649 points, and her insatiable appetite for record-breaking extended to the three-point realm, where she shattered the women's mark, eclipsing 154 shots from beyond the arc.

Caitlin Clark has a height of 6 ft (183 cm) (@caitlinclark22/Instagram)
Caitlin Clark shattered 54-year-old record to become all-time scoring leader in NCAA basketball. (@caitlinclark22/Instagram)

Caitlin Clark's prowess prompted sold-out crowds at every Iowa women's basketball game

Her scoring prowess has been nothing short of mesmerizing, prompting sold-out crowds at every Iowa women's basketball game this season, with the exception of two.

In a testament to her popularity and the fervor surrounding her historic campaign, a ticket for Sunday's clash against Ohio State commanded an average price of $550, the highest ever witnessed in women's basketball history. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), an ardent Hawkeyes fan, couldn't contain his excitement, dubbing Clark the greatest of all time.

"Caitlin Clark cements herself as the gr8est college bball player EVER as she breaks the all time scoring record The pride of Iowa & leader of a gr8 Hawkeye wbb TEAM," he said on X. "Congrats to Clark The GOAT"

COLUMBUS, OHIO - JANUARY 23: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes warms up before the game against
Caitlin Clark's scoring prowess prompted sold-out crowds at every Iowa women's basketball game. (Getty Images)

Internet erupts with acclaim for Caitlin Clark following her achievement

Upon the revelation of Clark's historic achievement, the internet reverberated with acclaim for the basketball sensation. One user on X captured the essence of Clark's dominance, stating, "She's in a class beyond anyone else, so it's poetic that she's standing on the court alone as she broke the record."



 

Another user, struck by a sense of reverence, declared, "A living legend. May never see anything else like it in my lifetime." In the midst of the online celebration, a third user offered sincere congratulations, noting, "Congrats to her. Amazing career."



 



 

Another person, clearly moved by Clark's performance, succinctly expressed, "Outstanding. Well done." A fifth user, in recognition of Clark's unrivaled prowess, simply wrote, "Goat." Lastly, a sixth user bestowed the title of "Queen" upon the record-breaking basketball sensation.



 



 



 

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