Olivia Miles Shatters WNBA Rookie Scoring Record

Odessa Midland, TX, September 20, 2026 —

In a significant moment for the league, Olivia Miles has set a new WNBA record for points scored by a rookie. The milestone was achieved during a game played between the Minnesota Lynx and the Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Miles surpassed the previous record held by Caitlin Clark. The exact number of points Miles scored to break the record, nor the precise total of Caitlin Clark’s previous record, were detailed in the information provided. The specific date of this record-breaking performance was also not available.

The game, which saw the record fall, was contested between the Minnesota Lynx and the Connecticut Sun. Further details regarding the game’s outcome, the score at the time the record was broken, or any specific plays leading up to the achievement were not provided.

Information about Olivia Miles’ team affiliation, her career statistics prior to this game, or her background was not detailed. Similarly, specifics about Caitlin Clark’s rookie season and the total points she accumulated to set the previous record were also absent from the summary.

The achievement marks a notable point in the WNBA’s history, highlighting the emergence of new talent. As more information becomes available, further context on this record-breaking event is expected. The contractor’s name, specific amounts, timelines, locations, causes, permit status, inspection outcomes, code violations, fine amounts, and any “what happened next” are not available from the provided summary.

Story summarized from the original created by DOUG FEINBERG, Associated Press on www.yourbasin.com, see more information here.

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