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Caitlin Clark record tracker: Iowa star now 39 points away from breaking Kelsey Plum’s all-time scoring record

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February 9, 2024

Caitlin Clark record tracker: Iowa star now 39 points away from breaking Kelsey Plum’s all-time scoring record

Iowa star Caitlin Clark is officially No. 2 on the all-time women’s college basketball scoring list with 3,489 career points. She has already made college basketball history, but the senior guard still has much of the 2023-24 season remaining and is well on her way to becoming the all-time leading scorer and breaking other records.

Last season, Clark put together historic statistics during the Women’s NCAA Tournament, including the first-ever 40-point triple-double. The 2023 Naismith Player of the Year kept that momentum going into this season, breaking Iowa’s all-time scoring record on Nov. 12 against Northern Iowa, which was her 103rd game with the Hawkeyes.

In her last outing on Feb. 8, Clark put together a double-double of 27 points and 15 assists to help the Hawkeyes beat Penn State 111-93. Clark has now scored 20+ points in 109 of her 124 games with the Hawkeyes. She is now just 39 points away from breaking Kelsey Plum’s scoring record.

Clark moved up to No. 2 on the all-time women’s college basketball scoring list after registering 35 points against Northwestern on Jan. 31. That performance also helped her become the Big Ten’s all-time leading scorer. In early January, Clark had her 10th career 40-point performance while hitting a buzzer-beating game-winner from the logo in Iowa’s 76-73 win against Michigan State. That was one of two triple-doubles she had in the same week.

On Dec. 8, Clark became just the 15th woman to reach 3,000 career points. She achieved the milestone by registering 35 points against Iowa State, marking her 41st 30-point game. But her offense goes beyond scoring. Clark became the Big Ten’s all-time assist leader after dishing out 10 dimes against Minnesota on Dec. 30. She is now the only Division I player to have eclipsed 3,000 points, 900 assists and 800 rebounds.

Clark is currently projected to break the Division I women’s scoring record Feb. 15 against Michigan.

Next Iowa game: Sunday, Feb. 11 at Nebraska

Here is where Clark ranks across the all-time statistical leaderboards as of Feb. 8:

Women’s career points

Kelsey Plum, Washington – 3,527
Caitlin Clark – 3,489
Kelsey Mitchell, Ohio State – 3,402
Jackie Stiles, Missouri State – 3,393
Brittney Griner, Baylor – 3,283
Patricia Hoskins, Mississippi Valley State – 3,122
Lorri Bauman, Drake – 3,115
Jerica Coley, Florida International – 3,107
Rachel Banham, Minnesota – 3,093
Ashley Joens, Iowa State – 3,060

Women’s career assists

1. Suzie McConnell, Penn State – 1,307
2. Andrea Nagy, Florida International – 1,165
3. Courtney Vandersloot, Gonzaga – 1,118
4. Caitlin Clark, Iowa – 995
5. Sabrina Ionescu, Oregon – 1,091
6. Tine Freil, Pacific – 1,088
7. Niya Johnson, Baylor – 988
8. Shanya Evans, Providence – 987
9. Temeka Johnson, LSU – 945
10. Ticha Penicheiro, Old Dominion – 939

Women’s triple-doubles

1. Sabrina Ionescu, Oregon – 26
2. Caitlin Clark, Iowa – 15
3. Chastadie Barrs, Lamar – 9
T4. Suzie McConnell, Penn State – 7
T4. Louella Tomlinson, St. Mary’s – 7
T5. Danielle Carson, Youngstown State – 6
T5. Nicole Powell, Stanford – 6
T5. Alyssa Thomas, Maryland – 6
T5. Samantha Logic, Iowa – 6
6. Joskeen Garner, Northwestern State – 5

Women’s career free throws made

(records since 2001-02 season)

Kelsey Plum, Washington – 912
Crystal Kelly, Western Kentucky – 885
Brittney Griner, Baylor – 787
Andrea Riley, Oklahoma State – 775
Elena Delle Donne, Delaware – 773
Alysha Clark, Middle Tennessee – 767
Saadia Doyle, Howard – 750
Jerica Coley, Florida International – 749
Ashley Joens, Iowa State – 740
Caitlin Clark – 726

Women’s career field goals made

(records since 2001-02 season)

Brittney Griner, Baylor – 1,247
Maya Moore, UConn – 1,171
Jantel Lavender, Ohio State – 1,142
Caitlin Clark, Iowa – 1,145
Megan Gustafson, Iowa – 1,136
Kelsey Plum, Washington – 1,136
Seimone Augustus, LSU – 1,134
Courtney Paris, Oklahoma – 1,125
Kelsey Mitchell, Ohio State – 1,120
Chiney Ogwumike, Stanford – 1,100

As a bonus, here is where Clark stands among the top all-time men’s and women’s scorers:

Pete Maravich, LSU – 3,667
Antoine Davis, Detroit Mercy – 3,664
Kelsey Plum, Washington – 3,527
Caitlin Clark – 3,489
Kelsey Mitchell, Ohio State – 3,402
Jackie Stiles, Missouri State – 3,393
Brittney Griner, Baylor – 3,283
Freeman Williams, Portland State – 3,249
Chris Clemons, Campbell – 3,225
Lionel Simmons, La Salle – 3,217

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Fatal crash on I-35 in Iowa

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6 hours ago

October 13, 2024

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NORTHWOOD, Iowa (KTTC) – One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in Worth County.

According to Iowa State Patrol, around 1:45 p.m., a vehicle was traveling southbound on Interstate 35 in Worth County near the 208-exit ramp. The driver lost control of the vehicle, went into the median, through the cable barrier and struck the bridge pillar.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Updating Iowa State rankings in college football polls ahead of UCF matchup

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14 hours ago

October 13, 2024

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Updating Iowa State rankings in college football polls ahead of UCF matchup

The latest college football polls have been released, and Iowa State keeps moving up.

Iowa State improved to 6-0 after beating West Virginia 28-16 on Saturday in Morgantown.

The Cyclones are now set for a matchup at home vs. UCF on Saturday, Oct. 19.

Iowa State rankings update

Where did Iowa State land?

On Sunday, Iowa State checked in at No. 12 in USATODAY US LBM coaches poll. Previously, the Cyclones were No. 13.

Iowa State climbed up to No. 9 in the newest AP Top 25 college football poll. Last week, the Cyclones were No. 11.

US LBM Coaches Poll

Here is a look at the new US LBM college football coaches poll top 25.

Texas
Oregon
Penn State
Georgia
Ohio State
Miami (Fla.)
Alabama
LSU
Clemson
Tennessee
Notre Dame
Iowa State
BYU
Texas A&M
Ole Miss
Missouri
Kansas State
Indiana
Boise State
Pittsburgh
Illinois
Michigan
SMU
Army West Point
Nebraska

Schools Dropped Out

No. 16 Oklahoma; No. 17 Utah

Others Receiving Votes

Oklahoma 81; Arizona State 49; Navy 37; Utah 31; Vanderbilt 26; Syracuse 13; UNLV 12; Iowa 12; Texas Tech 9; Liberty 9; Washington State 8; Memphis 4; Louisville 4; James Madison 3; Tulane 2

AP Poll

Here is a look at the new Associated Press college football poll top 25

Texas
Oregon
Penn State
Ohio State
Georgia
Miami (Fla.)
Alabama
LSU
Iowa State
Clemson
Tennessee
Notre Dame
BYU
Texas A&M
Boise State
Indiana
Kansas State
Ole Miss
Missouri
PIttsburgh
SMU
Illinois
Army West Point
Michigan
Navy

OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES:

Vanderbilt 68, Nebraska 62, Arizona St. 39, Oklahoma 36, Washington St. 32, Iowa 29, Texas Tech 18, Syracuse 13, Arkansas 13, Utah 7, Louisville 6, Southern Cal 5, Liberty 2, UNLV 1.

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Becht, Hansen lead No. 11 Iowa State over West Virginia 28-16 for first 6-0 start since 1938

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October 13, 2024

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Becht, Hansen lead No. 11 Iowa State over West Virginia 28-16 for first 6-0 start since 1938

Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht believes the Cyclones have yet to hit their peak during their best start in 86 years.

Carson Hansen rushed for three scores, Becht threw a touchdown pass and No. 11 Iowa State beat West Virginia 28-16 on Saturday night.

The Cyclones (6-0, 3-0 Big 12) opened the season with six wins for the first time since 1938.

“I feel like we haven’t even played our best game yet as a whole — special teams, defense, and offense,” Becht said. The goal is “finding ways to get better each and every single week, and our mindset is just 0-0 and trying to win that next game.”

Iowa State forged a first-place tie in the league with BYU and idle Texas Tech.

The Cyclones broke open a close game by scoring two touchdowns after intercepting West Virginia’s Garrett Greene in the second half.

Becht found Eli Green on passes of 12 and 34 yards on consecutive plays to set up the Cyclones at the West Virginia 17. A third-down holding call on West Virginia cornerback Ayden Garnes gave Iowa State first-and-goal at the 3, and Hansen scored on the next play for a 21-10 lead early in the fourth quarter.

Jontez Williams made his third interception of the season on West Virginia’s next drive, and Iowa State took over at the Mountaineers’ 34. Hansen ran for 20 yards on the ensuing drive, capped by his 2-yard scoring run for a 28-10 lead with 4:42 left.

Hansen, a sophomore who also scored on an 11-yard run in the second quarter, finished with 96 rushing yards, one shy of the career high he set last week against Baylor. He ran for a total of 67 yards during an injury-filled freshman season.

“For him to consistently play the way he has the last couple of weeks, it’s awesome to watch,” Becht said.

West Virginia (3-3, 2-1) was held to 148 rushing yards against the league’s top defense after amassing 389 yards on the ground a week ago at Oklahoma State. The Mountaineers were hurt by several high snaps that threw off their timing and runs parallel to the line of scrimmage that lost yardage.

“In the second half, when it was winning time, we didn’t win,” said West Virginia coach Neal Brown. “We struggled to get into a rhythm.”

Becht completed 18 of 26 passes for 265 yards, including a 60-yard scoring toss to Jaylin Noel in blown coverage in the second quarter.

Becht’s father, Anthony, was honored on the field after the first quarter for his induction into the West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. He played tight end for the Mountaineers from 1996-99 and 11 seasons in the NFL.

“You couldn’t ask for a greater night for his family,” Iowa State coach Matt Campbell said.

Rocco Becht said he wished he could have been there with his dad, “but I had bigger things going on trying to win this game.”

Jahiem White had an 8-yard scoring run and a 10-yard TD catch for West Virginia. Greene finished 18 of 32 for 206 yards.

Iowa State: The Cyclones answered the challenge on both sides of the ball in winning their seventh straight road game. Becht played smart and efficient, and the nation’s sixth-best scoring defense was stout again.

West Virginia: The Mountaineers many too many mistakes at key times and now have lost eight consecutive games to ranked opponents.

Iowa State might have a tough time moving up when the AP poll comes out on Sunday. The Cyclones were tied at No. 11 with Notre Dame, which beat Stanford 49-7.

Iowa State: Hosts UCF on Saturday night.

West Virginia: Hosts No. 18 Kansas State on Saturday night.

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