Social media reacts to Iowa star Caitlin Clark setting the NCAA women’s all-time scoring record
Iowa star Caitlin Clark just made history.
Clark’s early three-point bomb against Michigan brought her to 3,528 career points, setting the NCAA women’s basketball all-time scoring record.
The basket moved Clark past Washington great Kelsey Plum, who had finished her career with 3,527 points.
Clark naturally wasn’t going to stop after setting the record. Now through the first quarter, she’s dropped 23 points on 8/10 shooting. The Athletic’s Scott Dochterman noted the Big Ten single-game scoring record is 60, if she dares to continue her torrid pace.
Whether you’re a Wisconsin Badgers fan, Iowa Hawkeyes fan, or just a fan of sports, this story has been incredible to follow over the last few years.
And of course, Clark finally broke the record in vintage fashion:
THE RECORD!!!! 🤩 @CaitlinClark22 THE NCAA WBB DIVISION I LEADING SCORER!!! pic.twitter.com/BEZ0d2TAlJ
— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) February 16, 2024
Social media was buzzing when Clark hit that deep three-pointer to set the record. Here are some of the best reactions:
She did it in vintage form
CAITLIN CLARK BREAKS THE RECORD WITH A BOMB FROM HERE pic.twitter.com/B42TuzTy0b
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) February 16, 2024
CAITLIN CLARK UNREAL LOGO BOMB TO BREAK THE NCAA RECORD pic.twitter.com/MXr2AZMuAP
— Heavens! (@HeavensFX) February 16, 2024
The world's biggest Iowa fan weighs in
ALL TIME LEADING SCORER
— Lucy Rohden (@lucy_rohden) February 16, 2024
It got very loud
What else but a logo-esque 3.
The crowd hit 116 decibels at Caitlin Clark’s 3-pointer, tying for the second loudest I’ve recorded in the arena (Sandfort 3 last year, Kemerer reversal vs. Penn State). Only her 3 vs. Indiana was louder.
The celebration cheer was 115 after the TO pic.twitter.com/APC2QAz3Wj
— Scott Dochterman (@ScottDochterman) February 16, 2024
Everyone was watching
Boom! History made. pic.twitter.com/me6nEz9NI8
— Beth Ann Nichols (@GolfweekNichols) February 16, 2024
The celebration:
LEGEND.
💻: Peacock pic.twitter.com/LVuhzptiru
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) February 16, 2024
The side-court view:
CAITLIN CLARK BREAKS THE RECORD ON A 32-FOOTER!! HISTORY!! pic.twitter.com/xnGwACAqPG
— NCAA Buzzer Beaters & Game Winners (@NCAABuzzerBters) February 16, 2024
College basketball media weighs in:
Legendary pic.twitter.com/TczQtqkud2
— Carter Elliott (@CarterElliott__) February 16, 2024
Caitlin. Clark.
A 40-footer for basketball history. Now THIS is how you break a record.pic.twitter.com/5rNdtSSSKp
— John Fanta (@John_Fanta) February 16, 2024
THE RECORD. FROM THE LOGO.
Caitlin Clark becomes the all-time leading scorer in D-I women’s college basketball history.
3,528 points. The most this sport has EVER seen.
History in style. pic.twitter.com/NkdPYY4112
— Ben Stevens (@BenScottStevens) February 16, 2024
The pace is incredible
DID THIS IN 126 GAMES (!!!)
— Lucy Rohden (@lucy_rohden) February 16, 2024
Note: 3,528 points in 126 games is 28 points per game. An insane scoring pace at the college level.
Holly Rowe weighs in:
SHE DID IT!! @CaitlinClark22 pic.twitter.com/eQfqLjN6d7
— Holly Rowe (@sportsiren) February 16, 2024
Pat McAfee weighs in:
In a known historic evening for Caitlin Clark… she just dropped 23 in the 1st quarter
Just a stone… cold…. DAWWWG
No nerves… no tightness.. all the while the world and history is watching.. She’s on pace to score 92 points
😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/rNr0W2Fcz6
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) February 16, 2024
Apparently she's a lifelong Chiefs fan:
Caitlin Clark. The greatest scorer in women’s college basketball history.
(Oh, and naturally she’s a lifelong Chiefs fan.)
(H/T @OmahaProd ) pic.twitter.com/qN3wXvzM7e
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) February 16, 2024
Clark set one record, and might be going for another
I think Caitlin Clark is gunning for Rachel Banham's Big Ten record tonight. Clark has 18 points in the first 6 1/2 minutes. The Big Ten record is 60 set by the former Gopher.
— Scott Dochterman (@ScottDochterman) February 16, 2024
Her high school coach was in attendance:
“You break it, you own it.”
Caitlin Clark’s high school coach showed up in an awesome hoodie support her! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/zmFgXnTzdB
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) February 16, 2024
More reaction:
I said it on the show, but following Caitlin Clark and this Iowa womens basketball program has been the most fun I’ve ever had as a fan
— Lucy Rohden (@lucy_rohden) February 16, 2024
I just want to put this out there before she becomes the talk of the sports world tonight..
I am so happy Caitlin Clark is a Hawk. She's been the perfect representative of the state, the university, the sport and girls/women everywhere.
Go get it, 22. You deserve it. #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/OZJcOcEaxH
— Cody Hills (@ByCodyHills) February 15, 2024
What a moment in Iowa City. Caitlin Clark scores the first eight points of the game and is now the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women’s basketball history.
— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) February 16, 2024
No other way it should have happened.
Caitlin Clark is the all-time leading scorer for NCAA D-I women’s basketball.
pic.twitter.com/0sbw8mOcZv— Mitch Fick (@MCFick) February 16, 2024
WNBA legend Sue Bird chimes in:
"Kelsey Plum, you can post now 😉." -Sue Bird on her Instagram story. Caitlin Clark surpassed Plum to break the scoring record in NCAA women's basketball history. #WNBATwitter pic.twitter.com/4RmSboITdQ
— Aya Abdeen (@ayabdeen) February 16, 2024
Billie Jean King:
She's made history!
Cheers to @CaitlinClark22, the new NCAA Women’s Basketball All-Time Leading Scorer. @IowaWBB https://t.co/kZaFeeJwqy
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) February 16, 2024
Alex Morgan:
Incredible @CaitlinClark22 take it all in! 🙌 https://t.co/cJ5rXkOQ4h
— Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) February 16, 2024
Angel Reese
Congratulations @CaitlinClark22 KEEP BREAKING RECORDS & MAKING HER-STORY! 🖤💛🔥 https://t.co/jWn7QZZdkQ
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) February 16, 2024
