Michigan State’s Nia Clouden makes history against FGCU

While Michigan State ended up losing to Florida Gulf Coast 85-84 on Monday, Nia Clouden broke the school record for most points scored in a game.

Clouden went 17-for-28 scoring 50 points in the overtime loss to FGCU, and was also 15-for-17 from the free-throw line. It was an incredible performance on the road for the Michigan State star.

Spartans, give it up for @niaclouden for:
1. Breaking a school record
2. Being third overall player in the B1G to score 50 points
3. Scoring the most points in the NCAA this season so far

Amazing work Nia!!! 🏝🔥☀️🙌 #SpartansWill #WCP #GoGreen pic.twitter.com/h03KakmoNE

— Michigan State Women’s Basketball (@MSU_WBasketball) December 20, 2021

Clouden is averaging 19.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game. She is also shooting a solid 47.8% from the field as well.

Clouden also joined the list of players from B1G who have scored 50 in a game. She became the 3rd player to do so. As if that wasn’t enough, Clouden leads the nation in points per game as well.

Clouden and 7-5 Michigan State continue their season against 6-3 West Virginia in the West Palm Beach Invitational at 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday.

Grant Bricker

Grant Bricker covers the B1G for Saturday Tradition. His previous stops include the Williamson Homepage and Nashville Post.