IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa guard Caitlin Clark is within 14 points of setting a Big Ten scoring record after a 38-point performance in a 92-73 win against Nebraska on Saturday.
Clark, who surpassed the 30-point barrier for the 49th time, has 3,389 career points, just four shy of tying former Missouri State guard Jackie Stiles for third on the NCAA’s all-time scoring list. Former Ohio State guard Kelsey Mitchell currently holds the Big Ten record with 3,402 points and sits second in NCAA history behind Washington’s Kelsey Plum (3,527).
“I couldn’t tell you how close I am,” Clark said. “It’s not something I’m after. I just keep playing the game, keep having fun, and this is kind of what just comes along with it.
“We’re down to nine regular-season games left, and that’s hard for me to wrap my head around because the season just goes so fast. I’m just trying to enjoy every single second with my team.”
Clark has scored at least 26 points in every Big Ten game and will attempt to set the league record Wednesday at Northwestern. The game at Welsh-Ryan Arena was sold out in November, and resale tickets start at $608 per seat. Every Iowa women’s home game was sold out by August.
Against Nebraska (13-7, 5-4 Big Ten), Clark drilled eight 3-pointers and grabbed 10…
