Caitlin Clark breaks Pete Maravich's all-time NCAA scoring record

On Sunday, March 3, 2024, in the first half of a spirited college basketball game against Ohio State, Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) achieved an unprecedented milestone that left the crowd in suspense. With every shot she took, anticipation crept through the air of the Iowa home court, as her significance was on the horizon.

As she was just a few throws away from making history, Clark unleashed a critical free throw. This shot wasn't just another point; it was the one that would take her past Pete Maravich's career record of 3,667 points. She exceeded a record that has been untouched since 1970, taking her total score to an astonishing 3,668 points. Astonishingly, she revealed postgame, "When they announced it and everybody screamed — that's when I knew."

Clark's remarkable journey to becoming the NCAA's all-time scoring leader, outscoring both men and women, has been awe-inspiring. She's undoubtedly dominated this season, averaging 32.2 points per game, and impressing spectators by earning as much as 49 points in a single game. She broke barriers last week by surpassing Lynette Woodard's 3,649-point women's college record—a record set even before the NCAA recognized women's sport.

In an interview with ESPN, Woodard, the previous record-holder, expressed her excitement and admiration, "Listen, this is the greatest ticket on the planet right now." The record-setting game certainly grabbed the world's attention, drawing prominent figures like Maya Moore and Travis Scott into the arena. Even President Biden, acknowledging her phenomenal achievement, commented, "Congratulations to Caitlin Clark on making history as the NCAA all-time leading scorer."

With a legacy built on dedication and relentless performance, Caitlin Clark, NBA's new all-time leading scorer, now gears up for her next big step into the WNBA after this season. Her enthusiastic love for the sport is palpable when she shares, "I've just had fun and I've loved every single second I've been here. I've loved every single second I've gone to practice, played in the game."