Olivia Miles Shatters WNBA Rookie Scoring Record
Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx broke Caitlin Clark's WNBA rookie season points record during a game against the Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Elmira, NY, September 20, 2026 —
Olivia Miles, a standout player for the Minnesota Lynx, has officially set a new benchmark for WNBA rookie scoring, surpassing the previous record held by Caitlin Clark.
The historic moment occurred during a recent game where the Minnesota Lynx faced off against the Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. Miles’ performance in this matchup allowed her to eclipse Clark’s previous WNBA rookie season points record.
The exact number of points Miles needed to break the record and her final point total in the game were not provided. Similarly, the specific date of the game was not specified in the available information. The details regarding the final score of the game and the overall context of the Lynx’s season performance were also not detailed.
Caitlin Clark, who set the record earlier in her rookie season, has been a prominent figure in the league. Miles’ achievement marks a significant milestone in her own burgeoning career and adds another notable chapter to the WNBA’s record books.
Further details regarding the specifics of the record-breaking points, the game’s outcome, and the ongoing season performance for both Olivia Miles and the Minnesota Lynx were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by DOUG FEINBERG, Associated Press on www.mytwintiers.com, see more information here.
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