Lynette Woodard disputes Caitlin Clark breaking her scoring record, citing the uniqueness of her achievement playing for Kansas before the NCAA accepted women's athletics.

By the Numbers
  • Lynette Woodard holds the AIAW large-school leading scoring record with 3,649 career points.
  • Caitlin Clark surpassed Woodard's record, scoring her 3,650th point on Feb. 28.
Yes, But

The NCAA doesn't officially recognize Lynette Woodard's scoring mark because it predates the integration of women's athletics into the NCAA in 1982.

State of Play
  • Lynette Woodard expressed her disagreement with Caitlin Clark breaking her record at the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association convention in Cleveland.
  • Caitlin Clark surpassed Pete Maravich's record to become the all-time leading scorer in Division I history, men's or women's, with 3,668 points.
What's Next

Caitlin Clark will play her final collegiate game in the national championship before entering the WNBA Draft.

Bottom Line

The debate over Caitlin Clark's scoring record highlights the complexities of recognizing records from different eras and the impact of institutional changes on women's athletics.