In a stunning display of skill and determination, Caitlin Clark led No. 2 Iowa to a resounding 96-50 victory over Wisconsin on Tuesday night. The star player’s remarkable performance not only secured another win for her team but also propelled her into fourth place on the all-time NCAA Division I women’s basketball scoring list.
Clark, the nation’s leading scorer with an average of 30.9 points per game, overcame a slow start in the game. She missed her first four shots and failed to secure a field goal in the initial nine minutes of the match. However, she bounced back with tremendous resilience, finishing the game with 32 points. Her impressive scoring spree included 8 of 18 field goals and 6 of 14 three-pointers.
The pivotal moment in the game came when Clark made the first of two free throws with 7:02 left in the first half. This made her career point total rise to an astonishing 3,306 points, surpassing the previous record held by Baylor’s Brittney Griner at 3,283 points.
Iowa, riding high on a 15-game winning streak, maintained their dominance throughout the match. Kate Martin contributed 16 points, while Sydney Affolter added 12, helping the Hawkeyes secure the win and maintain their undefeated status in the Big Ten with a record of 18-1.
Despite a valiant effort from Wisconsin, who managed to stay within reach in the second quarter when the score was 21-17, the Hawkeyes went on a 13-0 run to establish a significant lead. Although the Badgers fought back to narrow the gap to 40-28 later in the quarter, Iowa’s Martin and Clark sealed the first half with back-to-back 3-pointers, closing it out at 46-30 in favor of the Hawkeyes.
For Wisconsin, Serah Williams played a commendable game, accumulating 19 points and 14 rebounds. However, it wasn’t enough to overcome the formidable Iowa squad.
In another matchup, No. 11 Texas showcased their dominance against Kansas, clinching a convincing 91-56 victory. Aaliyah Moore was the standout player for the Longhorns, scoring 17 points and making all seven of her shots. Madison Booker, a freshman sensation, chipped in with 15 points, while Khadija Faye contributed 14.
Texas established their supremacy early in the game, going on a 12-point run in the first quarter that they never relinquished. By the third quarter, Kansas found themselves trailing by at least 20 points, a deficit they failed to overcome in the fourth quarter as well.
The Longhorns put up an impressive shooting performance, registering a 59% field goal percentage, including 7 of 11 from long range. Conversely, the Jayhawks struggled with turnovers, committing 12 during the game and shooting just 37%.
With this victory, Texas improved their record to 17-2 in the Big 12, solidifying their position as a formidable contender in women’s college basketball.
