In the NCAA Division I women’s college basketball game on Thursday against Michigan, the superstar Iowa guard Caitlin Clark made history with a breathtaking display of skill and tenacity. She is now the program’s all-time top scorer.
With a game-changing deep 3-pointer that sent the Carver-Hawkeye Arena crowd in Iowa City into a frenzied frenzy, Clark eclipsed Kelsey Plum’s incredible record of 3,527 points.
It was a classic Caitlin Clark moment. Motivated by this enormous accomplishment, Clark went on to rule the game and demonstrate her skill by scoring an astounding 23 points in just the first quarter.
Congratulations poured in from all around the sports world, including one from Plum, the current WNBA star for the Las Vegas Aces and a former standout at the University of Washington, whose record Clark eclipsed. This brought forth a flood of appreciation and respect for the accomplished feat.
Clark celebrated
In a compelling video that the Big Ten Network broadcast, a stellar cast of sports and pop culture figures honored Clark’s amazing accomplishment. Celebrities that congratulated him included Gus Johnson, the FOX Sports broadcaster, Brittney Griner, Damian Lillard, Peyton Manning, Eli Manning, and Tom Brady.
Notably, Angel Reese, a standout player for LSU who helped her team defeat the Hawkeyes in the NCAA women’s basketball national championship game the previous season, also acknowledged Clark’s accomplishments.
Renowned athletes like USWNT greats Alex Morgan and Brandi Chastain, NBA player Trae Young, and tennis legend Billie Jean King are showering Hailey Clark with praise as she makes her lasting impression on the history of women’s collegiate basketball.
The depth of Clark’s accomplishment and the significant influence she has had are reflected in their heartfelt congratulations. This significant accomplishment receives a great deal of praise and serves as a perfect example of Clark’s steadfast commitment and unparalleled skill on the pitch.
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Link: Fox Sports