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Kelsey Mitchell breaks WNBA single-season scoring record for Fever

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Kelsey Mitchell breaks WNBA single-season scoring record for Fever
Summary

Kelsey Mitchell of the Indiana Fever set a new WNBA single-season scoring record on September 19, 2026, during a game against the Toronto Tempo. Mitchell surpassed A'ja Wilson's previous record of 1,021 points by scoring her record-setting 3-pointer early in the third quarter, bringing her total to 1,023 points and counting. She had entered the game needing 20 points to tie the record and scored 16 points in the first half. The accomplishment marks another milestone in Mitchell's season, where she already holds the record for consecutive 20-point scoring games with 25. She is also pursuing the single-season 3-point record, having made five 3-pointers in the game, leaving her with 126 total for the year.

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By the Numbers
  • •Mitchell scores record-breaking 3-pointer against Toronto Tempo.
  • •She needed 20 points to tie Wilson's record before the game.
  • •Mitchell currently has 1,023 points for the season.
  • •She holds the record for consecutive 20-point games at 25.
  • •Mitchell is chasing the single-season 3-point record.
Latest Updates
  • 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — ‘It’s humbling’ – Kelsey Mitchell gives her honest verdict on being part of WNBA MVP conversation
  • 2:31 PMYahoo Sports — Fever celebrate Kelsey Mitchell's record-breaking game with a postgame party
  • 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Kelsey Mitchell’s Instant Reaction to Historic Performance After Fever Win
  • 5:05 AMYahoo Sports — Kelsey Mitchell Sets WNBA Single-Season Scoring Record in Fever Win
  • 4:43 AMESPN — Fever's Mitchell surprised by postgame party after setting season scoring record
  • 3:14 AMYahoo Sports — Fever's Mitchell surprised by postgame party after setting WNBA scoring record in win at Toronto
  • 3:13 AMUSA Today — Fever's Kelsey Mitchell breaks A'ja Wilson's WNBA single-season points record - USA Today
  • 3:04 AMCBS Sports — Kelsey Mitchell breaks A'ja Wilson's WNBA single-season points record in Fever win
What they're saying
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Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell made a sport of putting her name atop all-time record books in Toronto on Friday night. With her 33 points in a 103-85 win over the Toronto Tempo, Mitchell surpassed A’ja Wilson to set a WNBA single-season points record of 1,034. Wilson, a four-time MVP, set the previous record of 1,021 points in 2024. Wilson played 38 games in that 40-game season, before the appearance of the Tempo and Portland Fire resulted in a longer schedule. The Fever (27-14) and Mitchel

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It was the moment the WNBA and the Indiana Fever were waiting for and finally got to see: Kelsey Mitchell breaking the scoring record.During the Fever’s 103-85 win over the Toronto Tempo on Friday night, Mitchell finished with a game-high 33 points. That helped her pass Las Vegas Aces‘ A’ja Wilson for the most points […] The post Kelsey Mitchell’s Instant Reaction to Historic Performance After Fever Win appeared first on HEAVY.

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Kelsey Mitchell walked into a postgame celebration without realizing she was the guest of honor. Mitchell scored 33 points to set a WNBA season scoring record Friday night in a 103-85 victory over the Toronto Tempo. With a 3-pointer in the third quarter, Mitchell eclipsed the 1,021 points A’ja Wilson scored for Las Vegas in 2024.

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