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Olivia Miles sets WNBA rookie scoring record against Connecticut Sun

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Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Olivia Miles sets WNBA rookie scoring record against Connecticut Sun
Summary

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.

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Status Watch
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 2:12 AMYahoo Sports — Lynx announce concerning Olivia Miles injury before Caitlin Clark matchup
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  • 10:09 PMThe Guardian Sport — Lynx’s Olivia Miles breaks Caitlin Clark’s WNBA rookie scoring record
  • 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — Olivia Miles Takes Over Rare Caitlin Clark WNBA Record As Rookie
  • 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Olivia Miles breaks Caitlin Clark’s rookie scoring record in Lynx victory
  • 8:06 PMCBS Sports — Lynx guard Olivia Miles breaks Caitlin Clark's WNBA rookie scoring record, continuing historic campaign
  • 7:40 PMESPN — Lynx's Miles breaks Clark's WNBA rookie points record
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Guard was named an All-Star in first WNBA season Miles has broken several records in first campaign Olivia Miles broke Caitlin Clark’s WNBA rookie scoring record on Sunday in the Minnesota Lynx’s 101-89 victory over the Connecticut Sun. Miles, who finished with 21 points, was tied with Clark at 769 points coming into the game and moved to the top of 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 is a big reason the team have the best record in the WNBA. Continue reading...

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UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Olivia Miles was quiet. Typically that description fits her off-court demeanor, but it could also be used to characterize her output after a blank stat line coming out of the first quarter. Then, in the second quarter, she came alive starting with a free throw that pushed her past Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark for the WNBA’s rookie scoring record. She finished with 21 points, six assists and three rebounds in the Minnesota Lynx 101-89 win over the Connecticut Sun. “It was

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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.

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