Most points in NCAA Tournament history: Caitlin Clark breaks Chamique Holdsclaw's record vs. South Carolina

Caitlin Clark's rampage on the record books continued on Sunday.

The Iowa supernova took another step towards immortality in the Hawkeyes' national championship clash with South Carolina. With 21 points in the first half, Clark became the NCAA Tournament's greatest-ever scorer. In the process, she surpassed some marquee names, including one Basketball Hall of Famer.

Here's what you need about the latest piece of NCAA history Clark claimed for herself.

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Most points in NCAA Tournament history

Clark made history on Sunday, surpassing Chamique Holdsclaw's mark of 478 points.

Caitlin Clark has broken Chamique Holdsclaw's record for most career points in the NCAA Tournament 👏

480 points and counting pic.twitter.com/qoS8hD2SjW

— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) April 7, 2024

She broke the record in style, rising over Kamilla Cardoso's outstretched grasp to knock down a 3-pointer just as the first quarter came to a close. It was one of 18 points she dropped in the opening frame.

Clark's showcase was central to the Hawkeyes opening up an 11-point advantage in the game's early moments.

Caitlin Clark is an ALL TIME leader in Womans NCAA Scoring in Tournament History!
Passing:
Chamique Holdclaw & Maya Moore

& Most points in a quarter in a womans championship game in history 18 pts.#WNCAA #Hawkeyes #Iowa #MarchMadnessWBB pic.twitter.com/yKMZdlCFe9

— Global Utopia Sports (@GL8BAL_SPORTS) April 7, 2024

With her display, Clark became March Madness' all-time leader in points. She already held the record mark in assists and 3-pointers made. With those numbers, it's hard to argue she's not the tournament's greatest-ever player.

MORE: Full list of every NCAA game, tournament, career record broken by Caitlin Clark

Here's a closer look at who Clark soared past in her quest for tourney greatness: