PASADENA, Calif. – Senior mechanical engineering major Kathryn Edwards (Centennial, Colo. / Arapahoe) cemented her place in history as one of Caltech's all-time great players by setting a new record for points scored and steals in a career for women's basketball. With 1421 points and 210 steals, she has surpassed previous records established by great players like Grace Peng, Stephanie Wong and Ada Yu, solidifying her place in the record books.

"I am grateful to be able to achieve such a meaningful record," Edwards said. "Everything is due to my amazing teammates. Their assists, their support, and everything they do for me is the reason why I was able to reach it. It is an honor to be in the history books of the program in such a big way." 

Consistently, Edwards has been a cornerstone of the Caltech women's basketball team. She started 85 of 86 games so far during her four-year career, demonstrating her reliability and importance to the team. Her offensive prowess is undeniable, averaging 16.5 points per game with a field goal percentage of 44% in her collegiate career. Edwards also was a force on the defensive side of things as she averaged 2.5 steals per game and 7.9 average rebounds per game.

"She's been a leader for us the past two years because her fiery competitiveness and love for this program is unlike any other," Head Coach Annie Tarakchian said. "To hold both an offensive and defensive all-time title is a testament to her grit and skill across the 94 feet, and it is so well-deserved. We are all so proud of Katy, and I know that she will continue to make her mark wherever life takes her next."

Fellow senior and guard for the Beavers, Kodi Vondra voiced her own praise for Edwards. "It has truly been an honor to play with someone of such tenacity as Katy," Vondra said. "There is no one more deserving of holding not one, but two records in Caltech women's basketball. Her love for the game is contagious and her dedication inspiring. She, without a doubt, has earned a big name in Caltech Women's Basketball history."

One of the hallmarks of Edwards' career has been her durability and consistency. With five games remaining in the 2024-25 regular season, Edwards has averaged 32.7 minutes per game, a testament to her conditioning and the trust her coaches placed in her. Her career at Caltech speaks for itself as proof of hard work, dedication, and excellence. 

Edwards and the Beavers will host the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens this Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 7:00pm.