Caitlin Clark did NOT beat my scoring record, Lynette Woodard insists after Iowa superstar was hailed for breaking new ground in women's college basketball: 'You can't duplicate what you're not duplicating!'

Lynette Woodard has insisted that Iowa star Caitlin Clark did not break her college basketball scoring record.

Clark can cap a remarkable Hawkeyes career by winning March Madness on Sunday, when Iowa takes on South Carolina in the national title game.

Back in February, Clark was credited with making yet more history when she scored the 3,650th point of her career.

Kansas Jayhawks legend Woodard, who played in the final seasons of the AIAW (Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women) between 1977 and 1981, scored 3,649 points. 

Clark was crowned as the new record holder in major-college women's basketball scoring.

Lynette Woodard insists Caitlin Clark did not break her college basketball scoring record

Clark was crowned as the new record holder when she scored the 3,650th point of her career

But, in a clip that has surfaced online, Woodard maintained that Clark has not taken away her title because, during her college career, women played with a bigger ball and three pointers had yet to be introduced.

'I'll just go ahead and get the elephant out of the room,' the 64-year-old said.

'I don't think my record has been broken because you can't duplicate what you're not duplicating.' That sparked shock among many in the crowd.

'Unless you come with a men's basketball and a two-point shot, hey...' Woodard continued.

She had earlier referred to herself as 'the hidden figure' because for a long time in the NCAA era of women's college basketball, AIAW statistics were airbrushed from the history books.

'I am the hidden figure... but no longer,' Woodard continued. 'My record was hidden from everyone for 43 years.'

Back in February, Woodward was asked about Clark surpassing her tally. She told ESPN: 'I know what it must mean to her because I've been there. I would have some wisdom for her if we ever talk, and I hope that we will one day.

'I think she's an awesome player. I would love to meet her. But what I say would be between her and I, because I can share some things that nobody knows. She will be the only one that will understand what I'm saying because she's doing it.'