Lynx’s Olivia Miles breaks Caitlin Clark’s WNBA rookie scoring record
Summary
Olivia Miles scored enough points to break Caitlin Clark’s WNBA rookie scoring record during the Minnesota Lynx’s win over the Connecticut Sun. Miles scored 21 points in the game and set the record after making a free throw early in the second quarter.Key Facts
- Olivia Miles broke the rookie scoring record previously held by Caitlin Clark.
- Miles scored 21 points in the Minnesota Lynx’s 101-89 victory over the Connecticut Sun.
- She tied Clark’s record of 769 points before the game and passed it with a free throw.
- Miles averages 19.7 points, 6 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per game in her rookie season.
- She was selected second in the WNBA draft, after playing college basketball at Notre Dame and TCU.
- Miles also holds the rookie records for most three-pointers in a game and fastest to reach 350 points, 100 rebounds, and 100 assists.
- The scoring record was set after 40 games played by both Miles and Clark.
- Miles credited her teammates and coach for helping her achieve the record.
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