Controversy surrounded the game due to its streaming broadcast. Caitlin Clark has etched her name in women’s NCAA basketball history by breaking the record for the most career points, surpassing Kelsey Plum’s previous record. The Iowa Hawkeyes guard entered the game against the Michigan Wolverines just seven points shy of Plum’s 3,527 career points.
Clark made history in the first quarter of the game with a shot from just past the halfway line, which swished through the net without touching the rim. The game took place at Kinnick Stadium at the University of Iowa.
Analysts and fans expected Clark to break the record during the game against Nebraska, but the Cornhuskers offered more resistance than anticipated, delaying the celebration to the next game. Clark has averaged 32.1 points per game this season, with her lowest scoring output being 21 points. With four more games remaining in the regular season, Clark is poised to set a high standard for future generations.
The game’s broadcast controversy arose as it was exclusively available on the Peacock streaming service owned by NBCUniversal. This decision was met with dissatisfaction from fans who demanded the game be broadcast on traditional television. Despite the protests, the network stuck to its plan, and the game was only available via streaming.
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