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Caitlin Clark Breaks NCAA All-Time Scoring Record, Surpassing Legends

Iowa's Caitlin Clark becomes the all-time leading scorer in Division I women's basketball, surpassing Pete Maravich's long-standing record.

  • Caitlin Clark, Iowa's star player, has become the all-time leading scorer in Division I women's basketball history, surpassing Pete Maravich's record.
  • Clark's historic achievement was marked during a game against Ohio State, where she scored her record-breaking points through technical free throws.
  • Lynette Woodard, a pioneer in women's basketball, was acknowledged for her contributions to the sport and for setting the stage for players like Clark.
  • The NCAA's handling of women's basketball records from before 1982, including Woodard's achievements, has sparked debate over recognition.
  • Clark's success and the growing popularity of women's basketball signal a new era of recognition and opportunities for female athletes.
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