Miles Breaks Clark's WNBA Rookie Scoring Record in Lynx Victory

Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles broke Caitlin Clark's WNBA rookie scoring record during a 101-89 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday. Miles scored her 770th point on a free throw in the second quarter, surpassing Clark's mark of 769 points set in 2024. The record-breaking moment came just 29 seconds into the second quarter. Miles finished the game with 21 points and six assists, while teammate Napheesa Collier led the scoring with 23 points. The win moved the Lynx to within one victory of clinching the top seed in the WNBA playoffs. "NO ROOKIE HAS SCORED MORE," the league's official social media account posted, acknowledging the achievement. The NBA also congratulated Miles on setting the all-time record. Miles and Clark both reached their respective records in 40 games. The Lynx rookie entered the game averaging 19.7 points per game, slightly above Clark's 19.2 average during her record-setting season. The WNBA schedule has expanded in recent years, with the regular season set to increase from 44 to 50 games starting in 2027. The victory was crucial for Minnesota, which had lost three straight games before facing Connecticut.