Olivia Miles sets WNBA rookie milestone in win over Phoenix Mercury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 5:56 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Olivia Miles recorded a career-high 33 points, along with eight assists and three rebounds, leading the Minnesota Lynx to a 104-100 win against the Phoenix Mercury on July 14, 2026. This performance established her as the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 400 points, 100 rebounds, and 100 assists in just 22 games, surpassing Caitlin Clark's previous record of 24 games. Miles’ achievement reflects her exceptional rookie season, where she has consistently outperformed previous rookie records, including most three-pointers in a game. Teammate Kayla McBride also contributed significantly, scoring 37 points and highlighting the Lynx's strong offensive display.
- •Olivia Miles achieved 33 points, eight assists, and three rebounds.
- •The Lynx defeated the Mercury 104-100 on July 14, 2026.
- •Miles reached 400 points, 100 rebounds, and 100 assists in 22 games.
- •Kayla McBride scored 37 points in the same game.
- •Miles has broken several rookie records this season.
- 5:56 AMYahoo Sports — Olivia Miles Beats Caitlin Clark's Pace to Historic WNBA Milestone in Win vs. Alyssa Thomas & Co.
"One by one, Olivia Miles keeps checking off milestones that once belonged to some of the WNBA’s biggest stars. After surpassing Caitlin Clark’s pace to a number of rookie records earlier this season, the Minnesota Lynx guard has now added another historic accomplishment to her rapidly growing list, beating Clark’s record by two games.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
WNBA•Sep 24, 2026, 7:05 AM‘Made Those Frauds Finish in 5th,’ ‘Shock the World’ — WNBA Fans React As Angel Reese’s Dream Clinch Home-Court Advantage Over Caitlin Clark’s Fever
WNBA•Sep 24, 2026, 6:32 AMIndiana Fever playoff tickets now surprisingly available at 90% discount despite Caitlin Clark factor- WNBA•Sep 24, 2026, 6:00 AMHow to watch Fever vs Lynx: Live stream WNBA, TV channel
WNBA•Sep 24, 2026, 4:54 AMDream news: Atlanta secures No. 4 seed in playoffs with win over Liberty
WNBA•Sep 24, 2026, 3:51 AMDream's Reese exits after being struck in face; Liberty C Jones tweaks ankle
WNBA•Sep 24, 2026, 1:36 AMOlivia Miles’ Back-to-Back Absence Against Fever Raise Eyebrows Among WNBA Fans for More Than One Reason
