Kelsey Mitchell sets WNBA scoring record in Fever's win over Tempo

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Kelsey Mitchell sets WNBA scoring record in Fever's win over Tempo
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Kelsey Mitchell established the WNBA single-season scoring record with 33 points in Indiana Fever's 103-85 victory against Toronto Tempo on September 19, 2026. Caitlin Clark contributed with 28 points and 14 assists. The Fever started strong, leading by 16 points at one stage, but faced challenges with consistency and fouls. Despite a shaky second quarter where they allowed a 12-0 run, Indiana's fourth-quarter defense was effective, holding Toronto to just 12 points.

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By the Numbers
  • •Kelsey Mitchell scores 33 points, surpassing A'ja Wilson's scoring record.
  • •Caitlin Clark adds 28 points and 14 assists for Indiana.
  • •Fever's strong start included a 16-point lead early in the game.
  • •Toronto allowed a 12-0 run before halftime but struggled offensively after.
  • •Indiana's defense limited Toronto to 12 points in the fourth quarter.
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Kelsey Mitchell expressed surprise upon hearing the news about her making WNBA history in the Indiana Fever’s blowout win over the Toronto Tempo on Friday night. Mitchell is going through the ninth season of her WNBA career with the Fever. She made her way through the ranks to become one of their most important scorers, having them in the […] The post Fever news: Watch Kelsey Mitchell learn she made WNBA scoring history live on air appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kelsey Mitchell made WNBA history Friday night, and her Indiana Fever teammates made sure she celebrated in style. Instead of the usual locker-room water shower and Gatorade drums being poured on, Mitchell was greeted with a blast of confetti after setting the league’s single-season scoring record. In the video shared by the Indiana Fever’s […] The post Fever news: Not Gatorade, Kelsey Mitchell gets confetti shower WNBA feat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark combined for 61 points as the Indiana Fever returned from the World Cup break with a 103-85 win over the Toronto Tempo. Mitchell led the way with 33 points, setting a new WNBA season scoring record, while Clark added 28 points and 14 assists as Indiana picked up its eighth win in 10 games.

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