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Olivia Miles sets rookie assist record as Lynx defeat Valkyries 80-66

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 3:37 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Olivia Miles sets rookie assist record as Lynx defeat Valkyries 80-66

Summary

In a WNBA matchup on August 25, Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx recorded a historic performance with eight points, four rebounds, and five assists against the Golden State Valkyries. Despite shooting 3-of-12 from the field, she surpassed 200 assists for the season, becoming the second all-time rookie in assists behind Caitlin Clark. The Lynx won the game 80-66, led by Natasha Howard and Kayla McBride, who scored 13 and 12 points, respectively. Miles is currently a frontrunner for the Rookie of the Year award. The Lynx will next compete against the Atlanta Dream on Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•Olivia Miles recorded eight points, four rebounds, and five assists
•Miles has 227 assists this season, trailing only Caitlin Clark
•Lynx improve to 31-8 with the win
•Natasha Howard led Lynx scorers with 13 points
•Lynx face Atlanta Dream next on Saturday

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3:37 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark trends online after what Olivia Miles did in WNBA game

What they're saying

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Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever didn’t play on Tuesday. However, she still trended online during Olivia Miles and the Minnesota Lynx’s game against the Golden State Valkyries. The rookie guard made WNBA history with her performance. While she struggled from the field by converting just 3-of-12 attempts, she still finished with a decent stat [...]
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