Just call her Ms. 3,000.
Caitlin Clark reached — and surpassed — the 3,000-point mark in her college career on Wednesday night off a transition 3-pointer with 6:08 left in the third quarter of Iowa’s 67-58 win over Iowa State.
The bucket put Clark at 3,002 career points.
Clark is now just the 15th player in NCAA Division I women’s basketball history to score 3,000 points.
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots during the first half against Iowa State. APWith the basket, she became the first Division I player — in men’s or women’s basketball — to record 3,000 points, 750 rebounds and 750 assists.
“I knew I had the opportunity to do that coming into tonight,” Clark said, per the Associated Press. “It’s cool, especially to do it here. I have a lot of family in attendance. As long as we win. I probably wouldn’t be happy with scoring 3,000 points in a loss.”
On X, Clark added a message about her excitement over winning a rivalry game.
“HAWKEYE STATEEEEEE !!!! What a battle !!! Proud of our group,” she wrote.
She also received a note of congratulations from rapper Lil Wayne.
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots over Iowa State guard Arianna Jackson during the first half. APClark finished the night with a game-high 35 points, shooting 12-for-31 from the field while adding nine rebounds and five assists.
“Caitlin just draws so much attention,” said Kate Martin, per the AP. “All eyes are on her.”
The location of the momentous occasion seemed fitting, with Wednesday’s game being played in Ames, Iowa, a mere 41 miles away from Clark’s hometown of Des Moines.
Clark came into the game averaging 29.0 points per game this season.
Iowa next plays Big Ten rival Wisconsin on Sunday.
