By Laura Finley, GoPSUsports.com Student Staff Writer
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Sophomore guard Maggie Lucas surpassed 1,000 career points this past Sunday, becoming the third Lady Lion to reach the milestone as a sophomore in Penn State history. Lucas made a 3-pointer with 15:30 left in the second half against Minnesota, to put her over the 1,000-point marker.

Head coach Coquese Washington praised Lucas on her achievement, acknowledging her athletic prowess on the court.

"Not a lot of people are that prolific a scorer," said Coach Washington. "For Maggie to be able to reach that milestone speaks of her work ethic, of her intelligence on the court to be able to find spots and then, she's just a good player. She's just really good and I'm thrilled to be able to coach her."

Lucas is the 34th Lady Lion at Penn State to reach this milestone and the second player this season to do so, as junior guard Alex Bentley accomplished the feat earlier this season. Lucas joins an elite group in Lady Lion history alongside the only other players to reach 1,000 points as sophomores: Kelly Mazzante (2001-04) and Susan Robinson (1989-92).

Will Lucas continue with her scoring ways and make it to the 2,000 point club during her career at Penn State? You be the judge of that as we take a look at Lucas and how her career numbers stack up against those of Mazzante and Robinson.

Individual 2011-12 Season: This season, Lucas has been on a roll, ranking third in the Big Ten with 450 points thus far. Of the 23 games she has played, Lucas has scored more than 20 points in 13 of those games. Although hitting fewer 3-pointers than last season, the Lady Lion ranks second in the Big Ten with 2.5 three-pointers per game and continues to average 19.6 points per contest.

How Lucas compares: Already, Lucas has made a name for herself in Penn State history, tallying the most points during a freshman season (552). This position was previously held by Mazzante (529). Lucas also holds the record for the most 3-pointers made (112) with Mazzante once again following behind (102).

Here's a comparison of the only sophomores to reach 1,000 points in Penn State history: Maggie Lucas, Kelly Mazzante and Susan Robinson.

Note: Lucas' sophomore season is still in progress...

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Freshman and Sophomore Years Combined

Penn State Lady Lion History:
Penn State All-Time Career Scoring Records
1.  Kelly Mazzante 2,919
2.  Susan Robinson 2,253
3.  Tyra Grant 2,044

Penn State Individual Season Scoring Records
1.  Mazzante ('01-'02) 872 pts
2.  Mazzante ('03-'03) 837 pts
3.  McConnell ('87-'88) 682 pts