History made: Clark passes 'Pistol' Pete's NCAA scoring mark
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Updated: 2:51 PM CST Mar 3, 2024
Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark now owns the NCAA women's scoring record, the major college basketball women's scoring record, and on Sunday passed "Pistol" Pete Maravich for the men's and women's all-time record. It's been a season of scoring milestones for Clark, who said recently that she's forgoing a fifth season of eligibility to enter the WNBA draft. Let us explain, with a list of who Clark just passed, and who she could pass next. IOWA WOMEN'S BASKETBALLHow to watch Iowa women's basketball games on PeacockHawkeyes stay steady as No. 2 seed in latest NCAA Tournament projectionsThis Is Iowa: Home and away crowds clamor for a glimpse of Caitlin ClarkPhotos: Caitlin Clark, Iowa basketball teammates celebrate NCAA scoring recordLynette Woodard, Kansas: 3,649 pointsLynette Woodard, who starred for Kansas from 1977-1981, scored 3,649 points in her career. That was the major college basketball women's scoring record, but the NCAA doesn't recognize it because it was set when the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women governed women's college sports. Clark's 33 points Feb. 28 gave her 3,650 career points, one ahead of Woodard. “Tonight is the night of the real record,” coach Lisa Bluder said.Against Minnesota, Clark also broke the NCAA women's single-season 3-point record. 'Pistol' Pete Maravich, LSU: 3,667 points"Pistol" Pete Maravich owns the men's all-time NCAA scoring record with 3,667 points. He amassed his points in only three seasons (1967-70) because freshmen of his era weren't allowed to play on varsity teams.Clark needed 18 points in the game against Ohio State to pass Maravich. She did it with two free throws near the end of the first half, making her the most prolific scorer in NCAA history. She finished the day with 3,685 “What Caitlin’s done has been amazing. She’s fantastic player, great for the women’s game and basketball in general,” Maravich's eldest son, Jaeson, recently told the AP.Clark's on-court panache and appearance remind Jaeson of his Hall-of-Fame father.“A lanky build and dark eyes," he said. "And very fun to watch.”He roots for her, but also will regard her career scoring total as “totally separate” from that of his father.Pearl Moore, Francis Marion: 4,061 pointsFrancis Marion's Pearl Moore has what is believed to be the overall collegiate record with 4,061 points from 1975-79 at the small-college level in the AIAW. Moore had 177 of her points at Anderson Junior College before enrolling at Francis Marion.Clark needs 412 points to pass Moore.All-time, all-division top college scorers list (men and women)1. John Pierce, David Lipscomb (Tenn.), 1990-94, 4,230 points. NAIA. (all-time leader, all divisions, men or women).2. Philip Hutcheson, David Lipscomb (Tenn.), 1986-90, 4,106 points. NAIA.3. Pearl Moore, Francis Marion (S.C), 1975-79, 4,061 points. AIAW. (all-time women’s leader).4. Travis Grant, Kentucky St., 1969-72, 4,045 points. NCAA D-II.*5. Grace Beyer, Health Sciences and Pharmacy, 2020-current, 3,961 points (through March 2). NAIA.6. Miriam Walker-Samuels, Claflin (S.C.), 1987-1990, 3,855 points. NAIA.7. Deb Remmerde, Northwestern (Iowa), 2004-08, 3,854 points. NAIA.8. Bob Hopkins, Grambling (La.), 1953-56, 3,759 points. NCAA D-II.9. Archie Talley, Salem College (W.Va.), 1973-76, 3,720 points. NCAA D-II.10. Steve Platt, Huntington College (Ind.), 1971-74, 3,700 points. NAIA.11. Pete Maravich, LSU, 1967-70, 3,667 points (all-time NCAA D-I leader, men or women).12. Antoine Davis, Detroit Mercy, 2018-23, 3,664 points. NCAA D-I.13. Caitlin Clark, Iowa, 2020-current, 3,650 points (through Feb. 28. All-time NCAA D-I women’s leader and women's major college leader).14. Lynette Woodard, Kansas, 1977-81, 3,649 points (former women’s major college record). AIAW. * — Active players.Caitlin Clark videosCaitlin Clark talks about WNBA decision before sold-out senior dayIowa basketball superstar Caitlin Clark declares for WNBA DraftIowa honors Caitlin Clark with logo on Carver court where she sunk record-breaking 3-pointer Here's what Patrick Mahomes said when asked about Caitlin Clark during a Super Bowl news conferenceCaitlin Clark discusses her legacy at a press conference after NCAA title gameIowa’s Caitlin Clark named Naismith National Player of the YearCaitlin Clark's dad, high school coach reflect on her early basketball careerCaitlin Clark gifts Iowa girl with signed shoes
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark now owns the NCAA women's scoring record, the major college basketball women's scoring record, and on Sunday passed "Pistol" Pete Maravich for the men's and women's all-time record.
It's been a season of scoring milestones for Clark, who said recently that she's forgoing a fifth season of eligibility to enter the WNBA draft.
Let us explain, with a list of who Clark just passed, and who she could pass next.
IOWA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Lynette Woodard, Kansas: 3,649 points
Lynette Woodard, who starred for Kansas from 1977-1981, scored 3,649 points in her career. That was the major college basketball women's scoring record, but the NCAA doesn't recognize it because it was set when the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women governed women's college sports.
Clark's 33 points Feb. 28 gave her 3,650 career points, one ahead of Woodard.
“Tonight is the night of the real record,” coach Lisa Bluder said.
Against Minnesota, Clark also broke the NCAA women's single-season 3-point record.
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Lynette Woodard, who played at Kansas before playing with Team USA and the Harlem Globetrotters, owns the major college basketball women’s scoring record, but the NCAA doesn’t recognize it because it was set when the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women governed women’s college sports.
'Pistol' Pete Maravich, LSU: 3,667 points
"Pistol" Pete Maravich owns the men's all-time NCAA scoring record with 3,667 points. He amassed his points in only three seasons (1967-70) because freshmen of his era weren't allowed to play on varsity teams.
Clark needed 18 points in the game against Ohio State to pass Maravich. She did it with two free throws near the end of the first half, making her the most prolific scorer in NCAA history. She finished the day with 3,685
“What Caitlin’s done has been amazing. She’s fantastic player, great for the women’s game and basketball in general,” Maravich's eldest son, Jaeson, recently told the AP.
Clark's on-court panache and appearance remind Jaeson of his Hall-of-Fame father.
“A lanky build and dark eyes," he said. "And very fun to watch.”
He roots for her, but also will regard her career scoring total as “totally separate” from that of his father.
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Pearl Moore, Francis Marion: 4,061 points
Francis Marion's Pearl Moore has what is believed to be the overall collegiate record with 4,061 points from 1975-79 at the small-college level in the AIAW. Moore had 177 of her points at Anderson Junior College before enrolling at Francis Marion.
Clark needs 412 points to pass Moore.
Francis Marion University via AP
This undated photo provided by Francis Marion University shows women’s basketball player Pearl Moore, left, during a basketball game against South Carolina State. Long before Iowa star Caitlin Clark hit her first long-range three or signed her first autograph, Hall of Famer Pearl Moore had already set the scoring standard for women’s basketball. Moore began her journey as the game’s greatest female scorer in an era when women were not encouraged to play sports.
All-time, all-division top college scorers list (men and women)
- 1. John Pierce, David Lipscomb (Tenn.), 1990-94, 4,230 points. NAIA. (all-time leader, all divisions, men or women).
- 2. Philip Hutcheson, David Lipscomb (Tenn.), 1986-90, 4,106 points. NAIA.
- 3. Pearl Moore, Francis Marion (S.C), 1975-79, 4,061 points. AIAW. (all-time women’s leader).
- 4. Travis Grant, Kentucky St., 1969-72, 4,045 points. NCAA D-II.
- *5. Grace Beyer, Health Sciences and Pharmacy, 2020-current, 3,961 points (through March 2). NAIA.
- 6. Miriam Walker-Samuels, Claflin (S.C.), 1987-1990, 3,855 points. NAIA.
- 7. Deb Remmerde, Northwestern (Iowa), 2004-08, 3,854 points. NAIA.
- 8. Bob Hopkins, Grambling (La.), 1953-56, 3,759 points. NCAA D-II.
- 9. Archie Talley, Salem College (W.Va.), 1973-76, 3,720 points. NCAA D-II.
- 10. Steve Platt, Huntington College (Ind.), 1971-74, 3,700 points. NAIA.
- 11. Pete Maravich, LSU, 1967-70, 3,667 points (all-time NCAA D-I leader, men or women).
- 12. Antoine Davis, Detroit Mercy, 2018-23, 3,664 points. NCAA D-I.
- 13. Caitlin Clark, Iowa, 2020-current, 3,650 points (through Feb. 28. All-time NCAA D-I women’s leader and women's major college leader).
- 14. Lynette Woodard, Kansas, 1977-81, 3,649 points (former women’s major college record). AIAW.
* — Active players.
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