Caitlin Clark went into Sunday’s matchup against Ohio State needing just 18 points to break Pete Maravich’s record of 3,667 for the most points in Division I history (both men and women). She only needed one half to break that mark.
After a questionable technical call on Ohio State, Clark was sent to the line where she knocked down a pair of free throws to move past Maravich.
This was the scene in Iowa City as Clark broke the record.
FOR THE ALL-TIME SCORING RECORD!!!!! 🤩 🔥 CAITLIN CLARK!@CaitlinClark22 x @IowaWBB pic.twitter.com/dBHFW9k2PK
— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) March 3, 2024
After the 18-point first half, Clark told the Fox broadcast that she wasn’t even sure that was the record until she heard the crowd’s reaction.
Still, fans were pumped to see Clark solidify her spot atop the college basketball record books.
This was how Twitter reacted
CONGRATS @CaitlinClark22 on becoming the All-Time leading scorer!! 🪣🪣🪣🪣🪣🪣🪣🪣🪣🪣🪣🪣🪣. 🙏🏾🫡👑
— LeBron James (@KingJames) March 3, 2024
Caitlin Clark has broken Pistol Pete’s record!
She is now the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer. 💥
— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) March 3, 2024
Gus Johnson called this great. https://t.co/MyOAksKn5R
— Dylan Sherwood (@DSherwoodSJ) March 3, 2024
Legend https://t.co/836bYuevFy
— Joy Taylor (@JoyTaylorTalks) March 3, 2024
In a way it’s kinda cool breaking the record off a technical free throw. She did it standing alone with all eyes on her https://t.co/4THqvwmsuj
— The House that Kami Built (@KamitronPTW) March 3, 2024
Really wanted a logo 3 for the record but it's still awesome to see this happen https://t.co/kC5buOMxJt
— Justin Langford (@ShnopsDeJesus) March 3, 2024
Doing this all by yourself at the free throw line. Absolute chills. https://t.co/6t0AOqZbnF
— Sanders Sullivan (@SandersSullivan) March 3, 2024
Pretty cool that Caitlin Clark stood alone at the free throw line for the shot to make her stand alone in history https://t.co/Qcqisk0yu2
— Spencer Pierce (@SpencerWLPierce) March 3, 2024
Fitting points to beat the record. She stands alone at the top. Truly outstanding 👏👏👏 https://t.co/hsW03FaO0J
— Jalangaloze (@Jalangaloze) March 3, 2024
congratulations to Caitlin Clark on passing Pete Maravich's all-time NCAA scoring record. 🔥
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) March 3, 2024
