Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA women's all-time scoring record with 23 points in the first quarter against Michigan
Clark needed just eight points to break the record and did so by knocking down each of his first three field goals.
He is currently third place behind Antoine Davis for the all-time NCAA points record.
Caitlin Clark, a senior guard at the University of Iowa, has broken the NCAA women's all-time scoring record. On Thursday night against Michigan, she needed just eight points to break the record and did so by knocking down each of her first three field goals in what seemed like a prayer but was nothing more than net. Clark scored 23 points in the first quarter alone and may now have another record on his mind: the all-time NCAA points record for both men and women. He is currently third place behind Antoine Davis,
Caitlin Clark became the NCAA women's all-time leading scorer on Thursday night against Michigan.
Clark needed just eight points to break the record and did so by knocking down each of her first three field goals.
The way she broke the record was a sight to be seen as she pulled up for what seemed like a prayer, but it was nothing but net and surpassed Kelsey Plum's 3,527 points at Washington from 2013 to 2017.
Clark scored 23 points in the first quarter of the game against Michigan.
She may now have another record on her mind, the all-time NCAA points record for both men and women. She's currently in third place behind Antoine Davis (3,664) and 'Pistol' Pete Maravich (3,667).
Clark is expected to break that record March 3 in Iowa’s regular-season finale against No. 2 Ohio State.
Ticket prices for Thursday night's game skyrocketed with the average ticket price reported at $394 on TickPick.
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Caitlin Clark needed just eight points to break the record and did so by knocking down each of her first three field goals.
While breaking the record quantifies Clark's mark on women's basketball, her true influence was felt during last year's March Madness run. After snapping South Carolina’s 42-game winning streak in the semifinals, Iowa’s matchup with LSU was the most viewed women’s college basketball game on record.
Iowa paused selling season tickets for the 2023-24 season due to demand through the roof before Clark's senior year.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Caitlin Clark became the NCAA women's all-time leading scorer by knocking down each of her first three field goals. However, this statement is misleading because it implies that these were easy shots when in fact they may not have been. Secondly, the article states that Clark pulled up for what seemed like a prayer shot but was just another shot for her. This statement is deceptive as it suggests that Clark's achievement was insignificant and trivial when in reality, breaking the record is a significant accomplishment. Thirdly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that Caitlin Clark may now have another record on her mind, the all-time NCAA points record for both men and women. This statement is deceptive as it implies that Clark's achievement was not enough and she needs to continue breaking records when in reality, one record at a time is impressive enough.
The author claims that Caitlin Clark became the NCAA women's all-time leading scorer by knocking down each of her first three field goals. However, this statement is misleading because it implies that these were easy shots when in fact they may not have been.
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The article contains several logical fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Caitlin Clark is arguably the greatest women's college basketball player of all time without providing any evidence or context for this claim. Secondly, there are two instances where dichotomous depictions are used: first when it is stated that
Caitlin Clark became the NCAA women’s all-time leading scorer
Clark pulled up for what seemed like a prayer, but for her it was just another shot.
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The article contains several examples of religious bias. The author uses the phrase 'the greatest women's college basketball player of all time', which implies that there is only one such player and it is Caitlin Clark. This statement ignores other players who have made significant contributions to the sport, including those from different religions or backgrounds.
The article implies that there is only one such player and it is Caitlin Clark
The author uses the phrase 'the greatest women's college basketball player of all time'
This statement ignores other players who have made significant contributions to the sport, including those from different religions or backgrounds.
Caitlin Clark is incredible. She needed eight points on Thursday night to break the Division I women's scoring record and scored the Hawkeyes first eight points of the game before breaking it with a signature deep three from the logo.
Clark has now scored 3,569 points during her career at Iowa.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Caitlin Clark stands alone at the top of Division I women's basketball when she has been tied for first place with other players throughout the season. Secondly, there are no sources disclosed or quoted in this article to support any of its statements.
Caitlin Clark is incredible.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Caitlin Clark is incredible and the GOAT without providing any evidence or context for these claims. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by implying that there are only two options: either you like Caitlin Clark or you don't, when in reality there may be more nuanced opinions on her performance. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric with phrases such as
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Kendall Baker has a conflict of interest on the topic of MLB commissioner Rob Manfred as he is owned by EA Sports which produces video games featuring Manfred and other MLB players.
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Kendall Baker has a conflict of interest on the topic of MLB commissioner Rob Manfred as he is an employee of EA Sports which produces video games featuring MLB players and teams.
Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA women's scoring record and a school record with 49 points, nine 3-pointers, and 13 assists in a game against Michigan.
Clark has now scored 3,569 points during her career at Iowa.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses quotes from Senator Chuck Grassley to praise Caitlin Clark's achievement of breaking the NCAA women's scoring record and a school record. However, these quotes are not accurate as they do not reflect what Grassley actually said on Twitter about Clark's performance.
In case u live under a rock let me b the 1 to tell u Caitlin Clark Iowa wbb star not only broke the ncaa women all time scoring record 2nite Clark had a career high game w 49 pts AND scores the most pts in a single game for Iowa wbb #realhistorychannel
CONGRATS to Des Moines native Caitlin Clark for breaking the ncaa women all time scoring record She is the pride of Iowa & leading U of Iowa wbb to gr8 succes I love watching her & the team play GO HAWKS #realhistorychannel
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by quoting Senator Chuck Grassley and fellow Iowa Senator Joni Ernst as sources of information about Caitlin Clark's performance. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing Caitlin Clark's achievements, such as calling her a
The article contains several fallacies.
<br>Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) celebrated Caitlin Clark after the University of Iowa basketball star broke the NCAA women’s scoring record and a school record Thursday evening. <br>
<br>Grassley posted on X, formerly known as Twitter:
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Lauren Irwin has demonstrated a high level of bias in her reporting. She uses language that dehumanizes and demonizes those who hold opposing views to the author's perspective. The use of phrases such as 'white supremacists online celebrated' and 'verified accounts on X and major far-right influencers on platforms like Telegram were celebrating' is a clear example of this bias.
Lauren Irwin uses language that dehumanizes and demonizes those who hold opposing views to the author's perspective. The use of phrases such as 'white supremacists online celebrated' and 'verified accounts on X and major far-right influencers on platforms like Telegram were celebrating' is a clear example of this bias.
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Lauren Irwin has a conflict of interest on the topics of Caitlin Clark and Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) as she is an Iowa native.
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Lauren Irwin has conflicts of interest on the topics Caitlin Clark, NCAA women's scoring record and Iowa Hawkeyes basketball team. She also mentions Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Joni Ernst (R), which could be seen as a conflict of interest.
Lauren Irwin is an author for The Hill, which has been criticized in the past for its coverage of politics and politicians such as Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Joni Ernst (R).
The article mentions Caitlin Clark's NCAA women's scoring record, but does not disclose any financial ties or personal relationships that could compromise her objectivity.
