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Penn State's Kiyomi McMiller matches Caitlin Clark's NCAA scoring streak
The star sophomore has now reached 30 points in six straight games, joining Clark and Jennifer Schlott as the only players with such a streak in the last 15 seasons.
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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Penn State guard Kiyomi McMiller continued her impressive scoring run, pouring in a career-high 40 points to lead the Lady Lions to an 85-82 victory over USC. McMiller's performance marked the sixth straight game in which she has scored 30 or more points, matching the feats of WNBA star Caitlin Clark and Utah State's Jennifer Schlott as the only players to accomplish this in the last 15 seasons.
Why it matters
McMiller's scoring streak is a remarkable achievement that places her in elite company alongside some of the best players in recent NCAA history. Her ability to consistently dominate games at such a high level is a testament to her skill and work ethic, and has helped propel Penn State to three straight wins despite their overall sub-.500 record.
The details
Against USC, McMiller shot 15-of-25 from the field, including 7-of-10 from three-point range, and added four rebounds, six assists, and three steals. She scored eight crucial points in the closing minutes to lead Penn State's comeback from a 12-point third-quarter deficit. The star sophomore's scoring outburst follows a 37-point performance in the Lady Lions' previous win over Rutgers.
- On February 22, 2026, McMiller scored 37 points in Penn State's 87-78 win over Rutgers.
- On February 25, 2026, McMiller scored a career-high 40 points in Penn State's 85-82 victory over USC.
The players
Kiyomi McMiller
A star sophomore guard for the Penn State Lady Lions who has scored 30 or more points in six consecutive games, matching the feats of Caitlin Clark and Jennifer Schlott.
Caitlin Clark
A WNBA player who holds the all-time career scoring record in the NCAA and is one of only three players to score 30 or more points in six straight games in the last 15 seasons.
Jennifer Schlott
The all-time career scoring leader at Utah State with 1,566 points, and one of only three players to score 30 or more points in six straight games in the last 15 seasons.
What they’re saying
“Kiyomi McMiller writing herself into the history books‼️”
— ESPN Insights (Twitter)
What’s next
Penn State will look to continue their strong play and McMiller's scoring streak as they take on Purdue on February 29, 2026.
The takeaway
Kiyomi McMiller's remarkable scoring streak has cemented her status as one of the most dominant players in NCAA women's basketball, joining the ranks of all-time greats like Caitlin Clark and Jennifer Schlott. Her performance has been a bright spot for a Penn State team that has struggled overall, and has fans and analysts alike excited to see what she will accomplish in the remainder of her collegiate career.
