Caitlin Clark points tracker: When will Iowa basketball star break NCAA scoring record?

Caitlin Clark is the best scorer in women's basketball this season. And soon, she might be the best scorer in NCAA basketball history.

Clark, known for her logo 3s, is on pace to top Kelsey Plum’s women's scoring record (3,527), set in 2017. Perhaps more impressively, she could also top the men’s scoring record, set by Pete Maravich in 1970 (3,667 points), set back before the 3-point line existed. It would be an impressive feat for the senior All-American who led Iowa to the national championship game in April.

Clark started the 2023-24 season with 2,717 career points, and through 16 games she's averaging 31.3 points per game. Given that she’s never averaged less than 26.6 per season, she’ll likely break Plum’s record toward the end of February (provided she stays healthy). Then again, this is a player who has a history of 40-point performances, so it could happen sooner.

Should Clark return for a fifth year – because of COVID she has one extra season of eligibility if she wants it – she would undoubtedly shatter both records.

How many points did Caitlin Clark score in Iowa's last game?

at Rutgers, Jan. 5: Caitlin Clark recorded another triple-double Friday night, scoring 29 points, grabbing 10 rebounds and dishing 10 assists — in just 29 minutes of play — as Iowa cruised to a 103-69 win at Rutgers. It is the 14th triple-double of her career, and her third this season. Her triple-double performance came just three days after hitting the game-winner vs. Michigan State.

How many career points does Caitlin Clark have?

Caitlin Clark has 3,218 career points (and counting!) after scoring 29 at Rutgers.

Points shy of breaking Plum’s record: 310

Points shy of breaking Maravich’s record: 450

When does Caitlin Clark, Iowa women's basketball play again?

Clark will be back in action when the Hawkeyes travel to Purdue on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Tip is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.

Caitlin Clark game-by-game points in 2023-24

Here's a breakdown of Clark's scoring this season for the Hawkeyes:

• at Rutgers, 1/5/2024: 29 points

• vs. Michigan State, 1/2/2024: 40 points

• vs. Minnesota, 12/30/2023: 35 points

• vs. Loyola Chicago, 12/21/2023: 35 points

• vs. Cleveland State, 12/16/2023: 38 points

• at Wisconsin, 12/10/2023: 28 points

• vs. Iowa State, 12/6/2023: 35 points

• vs. Bowling Green, 12/2/2023: 24 points

• vs. Kansas State, 11/26/2023: 32 points

• vs. Florida Gulf Coast, 11/25/2023: 21 points

• vs. Purdue Fort Wayne, 11/24/2023: 29 points

• vs. Drake, 11/19/2023: 35 points

• vs. Kansas State, 11/16/2023: 24 points

• at UNI, 11/12/2023: 24 points

• vs. Virginia Tech, 11/9/2023: 44 points

• vs. FDU, 11/6/2023: 28 points

How many points does Caitlin Clark average per game?

Through 16 games in the 2023-24 season, Clark is averaging 31.3 points. Over her career, she's averaged 27.7 points.

One of the most impressive parts of Clark's game is that she's averaged more points each season. Here's how it breaks down:

• Freshman year: 26.6 points

• Sophomore year: 27.0 points

• Junior year: 27.8 points

• Senior year: 31.3 points

What is Caitlin Clark’s shooting percentage?

In a word: impressive. Clark is currently connecting on 48.5% of her shots and 39.9% from 3-point range, eye-popping when you consider the attention she demands from defenses. Her ability to score consistently from long-range is especially impressive considering that, according to ESPN, 68% of the 3s she takes are from 25 feet or deeper (the college 3-point line is 22 feet, 1.75 inches).

What is Caitlin Clark's highest-scoring game?

Clark's highest-scoring game came early in the 2023-24 season, when she hung 44 points on Virginia Tech, another 2023 Final Four participant. Clark shot 13-for-31 that game, including 5-for-16 from 3. She also grabbed eight rebounds and handed out six assists in the 80-76 win.

How tall is Caitlin Clark?

Clark is 6 feet tall, according to Iowa's basketball media guide.

Is Caitlin Clark a senior?

Caitlin Clark is indeed a senior — but she's got another year of eligibility left if she wants it.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Caitlin Clark points tracker: Iowa star nearing NCAA scoring record