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Caitlin Clark Nears NCAA Scoring Record as Iowa Defeats Maryland

In a game that captivated a sellout crowd, Iowa's Caitlin Clark inches closer to making history in women's college basketball.

  • Caitlin Clark, Iowa's star player, led her team to a 93-85 victory over Maryland, bringing Iowa's record to 21-2.
  • Clark scored 38 points in the game, moving her 66 points away from breaking the all-time NCAA women's scoring record.
  • The game was played in front of a sellout crowd of 17,950 at the University of Maryland's Xfinity Center, highlighting the growing popularity of women's basketball.
  • Clark's performance and the attention it draws are seen as pivotal in elevating the women's game to mainstream audiences.
  • Clark is on track to potentially break the women's scoring record in her next couple of games, with the men's record also within reach.
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