Caitlin Clark narrowly misses scoring mark as Nebraska upsets Iowa

Historical past should wait.

Caitlin Clark completed eight factors shy of Kelsey Plum’s all-time scoring document, as her No. 2 ranked Iowa Hawkeyes had been upset by Nebraska, 82-79.

Clark scored 31 factors however the Cornhuskers saved the All-American guard scoreless within the fourth quarter, as they rallied from a 14-point deficit.

“We didn’t shut her down,” Nebraska head coach Amy Williams mentioned. “However we’ll take it if we are able to get the win.”

With 30 seconds remaining, Jaz Shelley hit a 3-pointer to provide Nebraska its first lead of the sport. She completed with 23 factors — and mocked Clark’s John Cena “You Can’t See Me” celebration.

Clark now sits at 3,520 profession factors and may doubtless turn out to be the brand new record-holder Thursday night time when Iowa hosts Michigan. Nevertheless, Clark mentioned changing into the ladies’s Division I all-time main scorer isn’t her essential focus.

“I believe it’s nearly getting higher and getting again residence, taking part in in entrance of our followers and executing the way in which we all know we are able to execute, I suppose, is essential for this group,” Clark mentioned. “Clearly will probably be particular, however I believe the most important focus proper now is simply discovering methods to develop, discovering methods to be higher.”

The Hawkeyes fell to 22-3, and are second within the Massive Ten behind No. 5 Ohio State. Clark leads the nation in scoring at 32.2 factors per recreation.