Women's Top 25 roundup: Caitlin Clark sets scoring mark in No. 6 Iowa's victory

Field Level Media|published: Sun 3rd March, 15:53 2024

Iowa s Caitlin Clark (22) breaks Pete Maravich s NCAA Division I scoring record while playing Ohio State Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. credits: Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Citizen / USA TODAY NETWORK

Caitlin Clark scored 35 points — passing LSU legend Pete Maravich for the all-time scoring record in men's or women's Division I college basketball — as No. 6 Iowa defeated No. 2 Ohio State 93-83 on Sunday afternoon in Iowa City, Iowa.

Clark entered the game needing just 18 points to pass Maravich. She broke the record just before halftime by swishing a pair of free throws after Ohio State's Cotie McMahon was whistled for a technical foul after being called for an offensive foul.

Iowa (26-4, 15-3 Big Ten) also got 23 points and nine rebounds from Hannah Stuelke, 12 points from Gabbie Marshall, and 11 points and nine rebounds from Kate Martin. Clark also had nine assists and three steals, and knocked down six 3-pointers.

Five players scored in double figures for Ohio State (25-4, 16-2) with Jacy Sheldon leading the way with 24 points and nine assists.

Iowa starter Molly Davis was carried off the court midway through the second quarter with an apparent right leg injury and did not return.

No. 1 South Carolina 76, Tennessee 68

Kamilla Cardoso had 18 points and 14 rebounds to help the Gamecocks beat the Lady Volunteers in Columbia, S.C.

Cardoso was one of five players for South Carolina (29-0, 16-0 SEC) to score in double figures as the Gamecocks completed an undefeated regular season for the second straight year. Te-Hina Paopao added 14 points, while MiLaysia Fulwiley, Bree Hall and Ashlyn Watkins each scored 13.

Rickea Jackson powered Tennessee (17-11, 10-6) with 29 points on 11-of-23 shooting. She added eight rebounds and she blocked shots.

No. 21 Baylor 67, Oklahoma State 45

Aijha Blackwell piled up 20 points and 18 rebounds as the Bears routed the Cowgirls in Waco, Texas.

Baylor (23-6, 12-6 Big 12) also got 16 points and 10 rebounds from Dre'una Edwards, and eight points and 10 rebounds from Darianna Littlepage-Buggs. Baylor won the rebounding battle 52-29.

Hannah Gusters led Oklahoma State (14-15, 7-11) with 20 points.

—Field Level Media