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Audi Crooks Shatters Record with 43 Points in 20 Minutes

11/13/2025

Summary

Story summary

Audi Crooks, Iowa State Cyclones center, scored 43 points in 20 minutes as Iowa State beat Valparaiso 97-50, November 12, 2025, setting a program record and surpassing Tonya Burns' 42-point mark from 1984.
She shot 18 of 23 and had seven rebounds.
Crooks battled an illness during game and did not disclose her condition to teammates.
Crooks extended her 71-game double-figure scoring streak, the longest active NCAA women's basketball streak.

History

Historical Context

Women's basketball has evolved significantly since its inception in 1892, gaining momentum with the establishment of the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women in 1971 and the NCAA's sponsorship in 1982. The passage of Title IX in 1972 further increased participation, leading to record-breaking performances like Tonya Burns' 42 points in 1984 and Audi Crooks' 43 points in 2025, reflecting the sport's growing visibility and competitiveness.

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Story summary

Audi Crooks, Iowa State Cyclones center, scored 43 points in 20 minutes as Iowa State beat Valparaiso 97-50, November 12, 2025, setting a program record and surpassing Tonya Burns' 42-point mark from 1984.
She shot 18 of 23 and had seven rebounds.
Crooks battled an illness during game and did not disclose her condition to teammates.
Crooks extended her 71-game double-figure scoring streak, the longest active NCAA women's basketball streak.

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