USC's JuJu Watkins reached 1,000 career points in her 38th game, tying the fourth-fewest games in NCAA Division I history, and two games quicker than former Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark.
Watkins achieved the milestone in her 38th game -- tying the fourth-fewest games in NCAA Division I history -- when she hit a jumper with 6:47 remaining in the third quarter.
"I'm not taking anything for granted. Very blessed to be in this position. This is great, something to build off and continue to work on," said Watkins, who scored 22 points.Watkins reached the mark 20 games quicker than Miller, who is USC's career scoring leader at 3,018 points. She also did it in two fewer games than former"When you break a record at USC, it hits a little different because the people you break the record from are so great.
Watkins has 1,006 points at USC and is averaging 26.5 points. Clark had 978 points and was averaging 25.7 points in her first 38 games.Watkins tied Delle Donne as the fastest to reach the mark in the last 40 seasons. "She's a great player. I grew up watching her and love her game," Watkins said about Delle Donne."Everyone on that list is good company."
Watkins set the national record for scoring by a freshman last season with 920 points. She is the 30th player in USC history to reach 1,000 points.
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