NCAA Women’s Basketball Scoring Leaders: A Deep Dive Into the Nation’s Elite Shot-Makers
NCAA Women’s Basketball Scoring Leaders: A Deep Dive Into the Nation’s Elite Shot-Makers
As the season continues to unfold, the national scoring leaderboard paints a clear picture of where offensive dominance is coming from across women’s college basketball. From power-conference superstars to mid-major bucket-getters carrying massive workloads, this list reflects versatility, volume, and efficiency at the highest level.
At the very top sits Audi Crooks, who has firmly established herself as one of the most unstoppable interior scorers in the country. The Iowa State junior center is averaging 29.1 points per game, blending elite footwork, strength, and touch around the rim. Defenses know exactly where the ball is going — and still can’t stop it.
Right behind her is Hannah Hidalgo, Notre Dame’s relentless 5-6 junior guard, pouring in 25.3 PPG. Hidalgo’s impact goes far beyond scoring; her ability to pressure the ball, create steals, and turn defense into instant offense makes her one of the most complete guards in the country.
Sophomore Surge: The Next Wave Has Arrived
One of the most compelling storylines on the list is the rise of elite sophomores making an early national impact.
Mikayla Blakes (25.2 PPG) has become the engine of Vanderbilt’s offense, showing advanced shot creation and confidence well beyond her class year.
Liv McGill (24.5 PPG) continues to torch defenses with speed, range, and fearlessness, cementing herself as one of the SEC’s most dangerous guards.
Joyce Edwards (21.0 PPG) brings power-forward versatility to the scoring race, combining physical dominance with improved face-up skill in a loaded South Carolina system.
Veterans Carrying the Load
Experience matters, and several seniors and juniors are proving they can anchor offenses night after night.
Maggie Doogan (23.1 PPG) continues her reign as one of the most reliable scorers in the Atlantic 10.
Grace Sullivan (23.0 PPG) provides rare scoring consistency from the forward spot in the Big Ten.
Brooklyn Meyer (20.9 PPG) remains the centerpiece of a perennial mid-major power.
Mid-Major Stars Demanding National Respect
This list also reinforces how much elite talent lives outside the Power Five.
Players like Mia Nicastro, Amaris Baker, Taryn Barbot, and Halli Poock are not just leading their teams — they’re ranking among the nation’s best scorers regardless of conference. Their efficiency, volume, and defensive attention mirror that of any high-profile program.
What the Numbers Tell Us
Several trends jump off the page:
Guard dominance continues, with explosive scorers like Kiyomi McMiller, Kymora Johnson, and Aaliyah Chavez lighting it up from the perimeter.
True post scorers are thriving, highlighted by Crooks and Gracie Merkle, showing that dominant interior play is still a championship-level weapon.
Freshmen and sophomores are no longer waiting their turn, as underclassmen crack the Top 25 with confidence and consistency.
Final Take
The NCAA women’s basketball scoring race isn’t just about who averages the most points — it’s about how those points are created, the defensive pressure faced, and the responsibility carried within each system. From Audi Crooks’ historic interior production to Hannah Hidalgo’s two-way brilliance, this list reflects a generation of players reshaping how offense is generated at every level of the game.
Major Movez Media takeaway: elite scoring is no longer confined to a handful of programs — it’s nationwide, positionless, and deeper than ever.
