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Ayoka Lee nearly outscored Oklahoma by herself on one historic Sunday afternoon in Manhattan, Kansas. The Kansas State center made history against the Sooners on Jan. 23, 2022, scoring 61 points to set an NCAA Division I women's basketball single-game record in the Wildcats' 94-65 win. Lee finished 23-of-30 from the field (76.7%) and 15-of-17 from the foul line (88.2%). She also had 12 rebounds, three blocks and a steal. Long Beach State's Cindy Brown (set in 1987) and Minnesota guard Rachel Banham (2016) shared the previous Division I women's record of 60 points. Here's a look at the NCAA Division I women's basketball single-game points leaders: 61 points Ayoka Lee (Kansas State) vs. Oklahoma on Jan. 23, 2022 60 points Rachel Banham (Minnesota) vs. Northwestern on Feb. 7, 2016 Cindy Brown (Long Beach State) vs. San José State on Feb. 16, 1987 58 points Moe Kinard (Lamar) vs. Denver on Nov. 23, 2018 Kim Perrot (Louisiana) vs. Southeastern Louisiana on Feb. 5, 1990 Lorri Bauman (Drake) vs. Missouri State on Jan. 6, 1984 57 points Kelsey Plum (Washington) vs. Utah on Feb. 25, 2017 56 points Jackie Stiles (Missouri State) vs. Evansville on March 10, 2000 55 points Mikayla Blakes (Vanderbilt) vs. Auburn on Feb. 16, 2025 Patricia Hoskins (Mississippi Valley State) vs. Alabama State on Feb. 25, 1989 Patricia Hoskins (Mississippi Valley State) vs. Southern on Feb. 13, 1989 Check out the ESPN women's college basketball hub page for the latest news, analysis, schedules, rankings and more.
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