Olivia Miles Sets New WNBA Rookie Scoring Record
Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx has broken Caitlin Clark's WNBA rookie single-season scoring record, surpassing Clark's previous mark by scoring her 770th point during a game against the Connecticut Sun.
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, September 20, 2026 —
Olivia Miles, a player for the Minnesota Lynx, has officially set a new benchmark for scoring in a WNBA rookie season, eclipsing the previous record held by Caitlin Clark. Miles reached her 770th point during a recent game against the Connecticut Sun, marking a significant achievement in her inaugural professional season.
The record-breaking point was scored during the matchup with the Connecticut Sun. Details regarding the specific game date or final score were not provided in the available information.
Caitlin Clark, who previously held the WNBA rookie single-season scoring record, set the mark that Miles has now surpassed. The exact previous scoring total achieved by Clark was not detailed, only that Miles’ 770th point exceeded it.
The Minnesota Lynx have not released specific details about the context or significance of this achievement beyond the scoring record itself. Further information regarding the game in which the record was broken, or any statements from the team or player, was not immediately available.
Miles’ accomplishment places her name in the WNBA record books for rookie scoring performance.
Story summarized from the original created by Doug Feinberg, Associated Press on www.clickorlando.com, see more information here.
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