WNBA: Olivia Miles Breaks Caitlin Clark's Rookie Points Record in Lynx Win Over Sun
Olivia Miles continues her strong rookie campaign with another record — this time breaking Caitlin Clark's points record.
Doug Feinberg | The Associated Press | September 20, 2026, 11:58 PM
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Olivia Miles broke Caitlin Clark's WNBA record for points by a rookie in a season on Sunday, leading the Minnesota Lynx to a 101–89 victory over the Connecticut Sun.
Miles, who finished with 21 points, entered the game tied with Clark at 769 points 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.
"It's special, but it means we're more so working well as a team. I have great teammates around me, great vets who allow me to be me out there," Miles said. "It wouldn't be possible without one, a coach that believes in you and then two, having teammates that have my back. So it's really special to obviously be able to accomplish that with such a great team and on a win as well."
NO ROOKIE HAS SCORED MORE 👏
With her first point today, Olivia Miles passes Caitlin Clark (769) for the most points scored by a rookie in WNBA history!
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— WNBA (@WNBA) September 20, 2026
Miles was 7-for-10 from the field and made all six of her free-throw attempts. The All-Star guard, who was selected second in the draft after playing her college ball at Notre Dame and TCU, got off to a slow start against the Sun, going scoreless in the first quarter. Her record-breaking free throw came 29 seconds into the second quarter.
Miles and Clark both accomplished their feats in 40 games.
The Lynx star had already broken a couple of rookie records held by Clark. She hit eight 3-pointers in a win over Golden State on June 4 to set the league record for most by a rookie in a game — one more than Clark's best. Miles also became the fastest rookie to reach 350 points, 100 rebounds and 100 assists in her career, doing it in 21 games — one quicker than Clark and former Charlotte Sting guard Andrea Stinson.
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