On Thursday night, Iowa Hawkeyes superstar Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA Division I women's basketball scoring record, and Michigan Wolverines players wrote a note to her with praise.
However, some fans aren't happy with Michigan for doing that.
Headed into the game, Clark needed just eight points to break the record previously held by Kelsey Plum.
She hit a three-pointer from well beyond the arch to break the record and finished the night with a career-high 49 points.
CAITLIN CLARK DROPS A CAREER-HIGH 49 PTS ON NIGHT SHE BREAKS SCORING RECORD.
UNREAL ? pic.twitter.com/RxzPTqRrF8
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 16, 2024
Of course, this game was against Michigan, but it was in Iowa. The Hawkeyes won 106-89.
Holly Rowe of ESPN reported that Michigan players penned a note for Clark before the game.
Lisa Bluder just said all the @umichwbball players wrote @CaitlinClark22 a note tonight. Unbelievable class from an opponent.
— Holly Rowe (@sportsiren) February 16, 2024
While Rowe viewed it as class, fans had a different perspective, including thinking they conceded the record to Clark before the game even started.
Class? No, she had them in a loser mindset before the game. Go out there and make sure she does not get it, or go out there and make it the toughest 8.
— BBallQueens (@BBallQueens) February 16, 2024
"Class? No, she had them in a loser mindset before the game. Go out there and make sure she does not get it, or go out there and make it the toughest 8," one user said.
I?m not even hating
This is the weakest most loser participation trophy ass shit I?ve ever read
COMPETE. PLAY TOUGH.
Tf we writing love letters for https://t.co/eiqDd88lTZ
— Deloris "Lois" B?am June Ambrose Wilson Jordan (@asEYEsaid) February 16, 2024
"I'm not even hating. This is the weakest most loser participation trophy ass shit I've ever read. COMPETE. PLAY TOUGH. Tf we writing love letters for," another user said with colorful language.
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. https://t.co/diR0h68ztP pic.twitter.com/iNCxPWwgjX
— Grant Dowling (@GrantHDowling) February 16, 2024
"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," someone else said.
Of course, some fans supported the sentiment.
This right here is why I love women?s basketball. And to all of the critics saying this made @umichwbball less competitive - it?s entirely achievable to be both classy and tough at the same time.
— Katy Reamon (@KatyReamon) February 16, 2024
"This right here is why I love women's basketball. And to all of the critics saying this made @umichwbball less competitive - it's entirely achievable to be both classy and tough at the same time," someone said in support of Michigan.
Major W and class Act @umichwbball way to represent the BIG y?all have so much heart on your team!
— NeiaHawk44 (@NeiaHawk) February 16, 2024
"Major W and class Act @umichwbball way to represent the BIG y"all have so much heart on your team!" someone else said in support.
The Hawkeyes will be on the road in their next game on Thursday, Feb. 22, against Indiana, and fans of the team are wondering if Clark will be heading to the WNBA or staying another year.
