Olivia Miles Breaks WNBA Rookie Scoring Record, Surpassing Caitlin Clark’s Mark
Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx surpassed Caitlin Clark's WNBA rookie scoring record during a game against the Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Lansing, MI, September 20, 2026 — Olivia Miles, a player for the Minnesota Lynx, has set a new WNBA record for rookie scoring. Miles surpassed the previous record previously held by Caitlin Clark.
The milestone was achieved during a recent game where the Minnesota Lynx competed against the Connecticut Sun. The game took place in Uncasville, Connecticut.
While the specific date of the record-breaking game and the exact point total that set the new benchmark were not provided in the available summary, the achievement marks a significant moment in the league’s history. Caitlin Clark’s previous rookie scoring record stood as a notable accomplishment, and Miles’s performance now places her at the top of this category.
The game against the Connecticut Sun was the setting for this new record. Further details regarding the final score of the game or the statistical breakdown of Miles’s performance were not immediately available. The summary does not specify any previous violations, fines, or inspection outcomes related to the players or teams involved.
This event highlights the competitive landscape of the WNBA and the emergence of new talent. Miles’s record-breaking performance is expected to draw further attention to her career and the ongoing season.
Story summarized from the original created by DOUG FEINBERG, Associated Press on www.wlns.com, see more information here.
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