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WCBB Fans Hype Audi Crooks' Historic 40-Point Game in Iowa State's Win vs. Maryland

Mar 23, 2024
PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 22: Audi Crooks #56 of the Iowa State Cyclones celebrates against the Maryland Terrapins during the first round of the 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament held at Stanford Maples Pavilion on March 22, 2024 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by John Todd/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 22: Audi Crooks #56 of the Iowa State Cyclones celebrates against the Maryland Terrapins during the first round of the 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament held at Stanford Maples Pavilion on March 22, 2024 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by John Todd/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

Audi Crooks had herself a game in her NCAA tournament debut.

The freshman center had 40 points and 12 rebounds on a ridiculous 18-of-20 from the field, leading No. 7 Iowa State to a 16-point comeback against No. 10 Maryland, which was the second-largest comeback in NCAA women's tournament history.

Crooks' performance makes her the first player over the last 25 years with 40 points on 90 percent from the field in a women's NCAA tournament game. Her 40 points were also the most by a player making their NCAA tournament debut over the last 25 years.

Crooks' big game had college basketball fans in awe as she put up jaw-dropping numbers. She even got a shoutout from former South Carolina star Aliyah Boston, who was the WNBA's first overall pick and Rookie of the Year in 2023.

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Now, Iowa State will head to the Round of 32 where they will face the winner of No. 2 Stanford and No. 15 Norfolk State. If the Cyclones get another big game from Crooks, they could be due for a big tournament run.

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