Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA rookie single-season scoring record in the most Caitlin Clark way possible
Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA rookie single-season scoring record Sunday on a 3-point shot because, of course, she did. Did you expect anything else?
We all knew it was coming. After breaking the WNBA single-season assist record just days ago on a relatively routine (and somewhat calm for her) play, it doesn’t surprise me one bit that Caitlin heaved a silky 3-pointer for a new record.
During a thriller with the Wings, Caitlin brought the ball up the floor in the third quarter, trying to evade some defensive pressure from Dallas. She managed to create just enough space for a shot and SWISSSH. BOOOM. BANGGGG. Down went Seimone Augustus’ record, which has stood for 18 years.
Rewriting the history books has been nothing new to Caitlin Clark, who has passed Seimone Augustus (744) for most points by a rookie in a single WNBA season
Live on X pic.twitter.com/PUbf8QDupA
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 15, 2024
another angle of Caitlin Clark's record-breaking bucket
she has broken the @WNBA rookie single-season scoring record with 746 points & counting. pic.twitter.com/6KFdGZMP9G
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) September 15, 2024
Caitlin also finished the night with a win and a new career-high — 35 points — which was spectacuarly on-brand.
what a day for Caitlin Clark
she drops a career-high 35 points and breaks the all-time @WNBA rookie scoring record in the win. pic.twitter.com/bp1mExp6C9
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) September 15, 2024