Olivia Miles Shatters WNBA Rookie Single-Season Scoring Record
Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx broke Caitlin Clark's WNBA rookie single-season points record, reaching her 770th point during a game against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Terre Haute, IN, September 20, 2026 —
Olivia Miles, a standout player for the Minnesota Lynx, has set a new WNBA rookie single-season scoring record. She surpassed the previous mark of 769 points, established by Caitlin Clark.
Miles achieved this milestone during a game on Sunday against the Connecticut Sun. The record-breaking moment occurred in Uncasville, Connecticut. The specific number of points Miles reached to break the record was her 770th point for the season.
The previous record holder, Caitlin Clark, set the benchmark during her rookie season. The exact timeline and number of games it took for Clark to reach her record total were not provided in the summary.
The contest on Sunday was part of the WNBA’s current season schedule. Further details regarding the game’s outcome or other statistical performances were not included in the provided summary.
This achievement marks a significant moment in the WNBA’s history, highlighting the impact of new talent entering the league and pushing established records. The Minnesota Lynx and the Connecticut Sun are participants in the league’s ongoing competition.
Story summarized from the original created by DOUG FEINBERG, Associated Press on www.mywabashvalley.com, see more information here.
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