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

    Andrew PetersMarch 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)
    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.

    SportsCenter @SportsCenter

    WHAT A GAME 😤<br><br>Audi Crooks is the first player over the last 25 years with 40 points and 90% FG in a women's NCAA tournament game🔥 <a href="https://t.co/zBy2NrGPrC">pic.twitter.com/zBy2NrGPrC</a>

    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.

    highlightHER @HighlightHER

    Audi Crooks with a 40-piece!!! 🤯<br><br>Iowa State completes the second largest comeback in NCAA women's tournament history with their 93-86 win over Maryland 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/tuRoLpBkhr">pic.twitter.com/tuRoLpBkhr</a>

    Aliyah A. Boston @aa_boston

    This tweet is simply an Audi Crooks appreciation tweet‼️ pure dominance this game

    Mark Schindler @MG_Schindler

    AUDI CROOKS HAS 39!!! IN HER FIRST TOURNEY GAME!!!<br><br>AFTER ISU WAS DOWN 20<a href="https://t.co/rqmmiSK6js">https://t.co/rqmmiSK6js</a>

    Bleacher Report @BleacherReport

    Audi Crooks in Iowa St. comeback W:<br><br>40 PTS<br>18-20 FG<br>12 REB<br><br>UNSTOPPABLE in her first-ever March Madness game 😤 <a href="https://t.co/EQ6w1JIiu0">pic.twitter.com/EQ6w1JIiu0</a>

    Khristina Williams @Khristina

    Audi Crooks… WHEW! <a href="https://t.co/SKN7OHYT2D">pic.twitter.com/SKN7OHYT2D</a>

    whitney medworth @its_whitney

    AUDI CROOKS JUST DROPPED 40 AS A FRESHMAN IN THE FIRST ROUND OF THE TOURNAMENT <br><br>WENT 18-20 FROM THE FLOOR <a href="https://t.co/fMIbIkPxfz">pic.twitter.com/fMIbIkPxfz</a>

    Tyler DeLuca @TylerDeLuca

    🚨MASTERCLASS ALERT🚨<br><br>Audi Crooks just elevated Iowa State from a 20 point deficit to a 90-84 win over Maryland and reminder, SHE IS A FRESHMAN. <br><br>-40 Points<br>-18/20 shooting (!!!!!!!!)<br>-12 rebounds<br><br>📸: Iowa State Daily <a href="https://t.co/2LsWnV3wLk">pic.twitter.com/2LsWnV3wLk</a>

    Cora Hall @corahalll

    AUDI CROOKS 40 PIECE<br><br>ON 20 SHOTS???

    Markeshia A. Grant, M. Ed @savvyfive

    AN AUDI CROOKS 40 BALL <a href="https://t.co/ELalg4Fz50">pic.twitter.com/ELalg4Fz50</a>

    Talia Goodman @goodmansport

    Audi Crooks will soon be the best player in the state of Iowa.

    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.

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