Who Has The Most Points in An NCAA Game?

Scouts from all over keep their eyes on the college players who they think could be the next big thing. And for the players aspiring to continue their journey to the professional level, NCAA is the stage where they should stand out the most. And what’s a better way to do that than setting up records.

But while the upcoming season is one of the biggest stages for an athlete to showcase their skills, only a few players ever get to live the dream of setting a record in this tournament. Setting up the record for most points in a single basketball game can be a huge deal.

Which individual has the Most Points in an NCAA Game?

Jack Taylor, a known figure in the basketball community, holds this record while playing for Grinnell College in November 2012. In an unforgettable match against the Faith Baptist Bible College, he scored a jaw-dropping 138 points.

“There was a point during the second half where I hit a number of threes in a row, maybe seven or eight, I felt like anything I threw up was going in. I’ve been in the zone before but I’ve never taken so many shots,” Taylor said in an interview with ESPN. But one question remains, where is Jack Taylor now?

After graduating from college, he went undrafted in the NBA in 2015 and from there, a new chapter in his life began. He took retirement from the sport and now owns a video production company aside from being a local TV personality. 

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Although Jack hung up his boots, the world still hasn’t forgotten about his extraordinary record. While the fans would have loved to see what magic he could have done in the NBA, this is a dream that won’t come true. 

Which team has the Most Points in an NCAA Game?

Loyola Marymount Lions made history in 1990 after they defeated the Michigan Wolverines with a Final score of 149-115. This match was written in the history of NCAA basketball as it became the highest-scoring tournament game with a total of 264 points and the most points in a game by one team as the Lions scored 149 points.

The Lions were playing under the guidance of coach Paul Westhead and were one of the best offensive teams to be ever formed in the NCAA. Teams feared playing against them because of their ability to score a basket even in impossible moments. They averaged 122.4 points per game and this win against the Wolverines was just another testament of their prowess.

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Even after 33 years, this record by the Lions stands tall as no team has gotten anywhere near the record. As the NCAA tournament continues year after year, fans can only hope that one day another team will rise to the challenge. Until then, this record is set as a reminder of their giant stature in the basketball world.