Kelsey Plum prematurely congratulates Caitlin Clark on setting all-time scoring mark
For three quarters, it looked like No. 2 Iowa was headed for another nice road win over Nebraska.
It also looked like Hawkeye superstar Caitlin Clark was sprinting toward breaking the all-time women’s college basketball scoring record.
Entering the fourth quarter, Iowa led Nebraska comfortably, 69-55. Clark already had 31 points and was eight points away from setting the all-time mark.
Then, Clark and Iowa went cold and Nebraska got red-hot. Clark shot 0-for-6 in the fourth quarter and was held scoreless as the Hawkeyes were outscored 27-10 by the Huskers in the game’s final frame in a shocking 82-79 road loss.
At times, it definitely felt like Iowa and Clark were intentionally looking for other Hawkeyes to score so Clark could set the record at home this coming Thursday versus Michigan.
If there’s anything to that, Iowa definitely paid the price.
Before all of that madness went down, the current all-time women’s college basketball record holder, former Washington Huskies guard Kelsey Plum, took to social media to congratulate Clark on setting the new record mark.
@CaitlinClark22 Congratulations on the record, and really your entire season! I appreciate what you do for the game, much respect and love! See you at the next level, hopefully sooner than later 😜🤞🏼
— Kelsey Plum (@Kelseyplum10) February 11, 2024
Oops. Talk about a jinx, Kelsey.
Honestly, though, who can really blame Plum? It certainly looked and felt like Clark was on cruise control to the record if she wanted it and that Iowa was headed toward another key road win. Plus, it was a heartfelt, kind message that Plum shared.
But, obviously it aged poorly for Hawkeye fans.
Give Plum credit, though. She quickly owned the mistake.
My bad next game 😂 https://t.co/waUVTzGfWr
— Kelsey Plum (@Kelseyplum10) February 11, 2024
Just like she was entering the fourth quarter at Nebraska, Clark is eight points away from setting the new all-time mark. It shouldn’t take long versus Michigan on Thursday for Clark to officially grab the all-time scoring crown.
After what unfolded on Sunday, there’s plenty of Hawkeye fans that will be happy to have Clark enjoy her moment and then to focus on just winning basketball games again.
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