On Sunday, September 20, 2026, Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx broke Caitlin Clark's WNBA record for most points scored by a rookie in a single season. Miles scored her 771st point during a game against the Connecticut Sun, surpassing Clark's 769 points set in 2024. Miles, a 23-year-old rookie from TCU, is averaging 19.7 points per game and is the favorite to win Rookie of the Year. The Lynx, who have the best record in the WNBA, are currently in a three-game losing streak.
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