Olivia Miles sets WNBA rookie scoring record against Connecticut Sun
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Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Olivia Miles broke the WNBA rookie scoring record on September 20, 2026, during a matchup against the Connecticut Sun. She surpassed Caitlin Clark with her 770th point, achieved via a free throw in the second quarter. The previous record of 769 points was set by Clark in her 2024 Rookie of the Year season. Miles reached this milestone in her 40th game, despite missing two games due to injury earlier in the season. Minnesota Lynx is competing for the top playoff seed and will look to secure wins in their next games.
- •Miles exceeded Clark's previous rookie record during the game.
- •Miles scored her record-breaking point in the second quarter.
- •She achieved the milestone despite missing two games in July.
- •Minnesota Lynx needs to win their next two games for top seed.
- •Miles averages nearly 20 points per game this season.
- 7:40 PMESPN — Lynx's Miles breaks Clark's WNBA rookie points record
- 6:25 PMYahoo Sports — Olivia Miles breaks Caitlin Clark’s WNBA rookie points record by scoring 770th point
- 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — Olivia Miles passes Caitlin Clark for most points scored in a WNBA rookie season
"Olivia Miles broke Caitlin Clark's WNBA record for points by a rookie in a season on Sunday in the Minnesota Lynx's game against the Connecticut Sun. Miles was tied with Clark with 769 points coming into the game and moved atop the list when she made a free throw in the second quarter. The Lynx rookie came into the game averaging 19.7 points, 6.0 assists and 4.7 rebounds, and was a big reason the team had the best record in the WNBA.
"Olivia Miles broke Caitlin Clark's WNBA record for points by a rookie in a season during the Lynx's game against the Sun.
"Olivia Miles made history on Sunday, passing Caitlin Clark two years after her Rookie of the Year season.
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External links- ESPNSep 20, 2026, 7:40 PMLynx's Miles breaks Clark's WNBA rookie points record
Olivia Miles broke Caitlin Clark's WNBA record for points by a rookie in a season during the Lynx's game against the Sun.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 6:25 PMOlivia Miles breaks Caitlin Clark’s WNBA rookie points record by scoring 770th point
Olivia Miles broke Caitlin Clark's WNBA record for points by a rookie in a season on Sunday in the Minnesota Lynx's game against the Connecticut Sun. Miles was tied with Clark with 769 points coming into the game and moved atop the list when she made a free throw in the second quarter. The Lynx rookie came into the game averaging 19.7 points, 6.0 assists and 4.7 rebounds, and was a big reason the team had the best record in the WNBA.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 5:34 PMOlivia Miles passes Caitlin Clark for most points scored in a WNBA rookie season
Olivia Miles made history on Sunday, passing Caitlin Clark two years after her Rookie of the Year season.
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