Ncaa Women's Basketball Career 3 Point Leaders
Three-point shots have become an integral part of basketball in recent years. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) women's basketball players have also contributed to the rise of three-pointers. In this article, we will discuss the top career three-point leaders in NCAA women's basketball history.
1. Kelsey Mitchell
Kelsey Mitchell is a former Ohio State University guard who holds the record for the most three-pointers made in NCAA women's basketball history. Mitchell made a remarkable 497 three-pointers in her college career, surpassing the previous record of 392 held by Laurie Koehn. She achieved this feat in just four seasons, from 2014 to 2018. Mitchell also holds the record for the most three-pointers attempted in a single season with 402.
2. Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis
Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis is a former University of Connecticut guard who is second on the list of NCAA women's basketball career three-point leaders. Mosqueda-Lewis made a total of 398 three-pointers in her college career, from 2011 to 2015. She also holds the record for the most three-pointers made in a single NCAA tournament with 21.
3. Aliyah Mazyck
Aliyah Mazyck is a former University of Southern California guard who is third on the list of NCAA women's basketball career three-point leaders. Mazyck made a total of 366 three-pointers in her college career, from 2015 to 2019. She also holds the record for the most three-pointers made in a single game in USC history with eight.
4. Laurie Koehn
Laurie Koehn is a former Kansas State University guard who held the record for the most three-pointers made in NCAA women's basketball history before Kelsey Mitchell broke it. Koehn made a total of 392 three-pointers in her college career, from 2002 to 2005. She also holds the record for the most three-pointers made in a single game in Kansas State history with 11.
5. Courtney Paris
Courtney Paris is a former University of Oklahoma center who is the only non-guard on this list. Paris made a total of 310 three-pointers in her college career, from 2005 to 2009. She is also the only player in NCAA women's basketball history to record 2,500 points, 2,000 rebounds, and 400 blocks in her career.
In conclusion, these five players have made significant contributions to the rise of three-pointers in NCAA women's basketball. They have set records that may be hard to break, but we can expect to see more talented players emerge in the future.