Fans Slam Michigan Players For Writing Caitlin Clark Notes Prior To Breaking Record
Iowa Hawkeyes star Caitlin Clark made history on Thursday night when she broke the all-time NCAA Division I women’s basketball scoring record previously held by Kelsey Plum.
Clark entered the contest needing just eight points to pass Plum. She wasted no time, scoring the first eight points of the contest for Iowa and breaking the record in impressive fashion with a pull-up 3-point from well beyond the arc.
Clark went on to score a career-high 49 points in a 106-89 victory over the Michigan Wolverines. But it’s what happened after that has fans up in arms.
ESPN’s Holly Rowe reported that Michigan players wrote Clark a note commending her on the record, according to Iowa coach Lisa Bluder.
Fans Slam Michigan Wolverines For Notes To Caitlin Clark
Rowe praised the “class” of the Wolverines players. But not everybody saw it that way. Many believed it showed that the Wolverines conceded that Clark would set the record before the game even happened. Including WNBA champion and former three-time All-American Lexie Brown.
Brown was far from alone.
“Bring back being a real hater because me personally I’m not doing that,” one fan said.
“Writing your opponent a note before she breaks the all-time scoring record against you? Wack. I mean, you might as well forfeit the game before it’s played while you’re at it,” said another.
This was a common theme.
“That’s some nerd stuff I’m sorry,” someone wrote.
“Today’s athletes are not the same. Outstanding work by CC. However, my competitive nature prevented me from sitting down and penning a damn letter or kind comment 🤷🏾♀️. What are we doing, because she made history against all of us? LOL,” said a second tweet.
Even though Clark is an intense competitor, it’s difficult to believe he would have desired a note from a rival.
When she broke the record, she didn’t even want the Hawkeyes to pause the game and call a timeout.
Perhaps the next time, save the notes. or send them a text message at the very least.
