Caitlin Clark was congratulated for breaking the women's college scoring record with 3,650 career points, a significant achievement in the world of collegiate basketball. However, discussions have emerged around the recognition of Pearl Moore, a Francis Marion hooper who scored 4,061 collegiate points, a record that surpasses Clark's but is not acknowledged by the NCAA. The issue has sparked debate on the criteria and historical records recognized by the NCAA, with Moore's achievements not being officially recognized despite her higher scoring record.
From @TheAthletic: Before there was Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Plum, Maya Moore and others, there was Pearl Moore and her 4,061 collegiate points. Here's why the NCAA doesn't recognize her record. https://t.co/J6UDW1npPY
Why doesn't the NCAA acknowledge Pearl Moore's 4,061 collegiate points? The Francis Marion hooper has a record that Caitlin Clark won't even surpass. @ByMarkPuleo on the history. https://t.co/axdrEAHaGi https://t.co/ITpLD0cts3
Who is Pearl Moore? Meet the woman whose college scoring record Caitlin Clark has yet to beat https://t.co/UKSUqri31c
Before there was Caitlin Clark, before there was Kelsey Plum, Maya Moore, and others ... There was Pearl Moore and her 4,061 collegiate points. @ByMarkPuleo on the woman whose college scoring record Caitlin Clark has yet to beat โคต๏ธ https://t.co/axdrEAGCQK
Congratulations to @CaitlinClark22 on breaking the women's college scoring record with 3,650 career points. https://t.co/XlSM5BJdwp