CNN —Caitlin Clark added another milestone to her historic rookie campaign, breaking the WNBA single-season assists record in the Indiana Fever’s 78-74 loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Friday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Clark entered the game needing just four assists to match the previous record of 316 set by Connecticut Sun guard Alyssa Thomas in 2023.
Clark finished the game with 18 points, 9 assists and eight rebounds, while Mitchell led Indiana with 20 points in the loss.
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever celebrates a basket during the second half of a game against the Las Vegas Aces.
After the game, Clark was asked about her record-setting night, as well as Wilson’s and Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese’s milestones this season.
Persons:
Caitlin Clark, Clark, Alyssa Thomas, Kelsey Mitchell, Mitchell, Emilee Chinn, Damiris Dantas, Chelsea Gray, A’ja Wilson, Gray, Angel, ” Clark, “, ”
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Gainbridge, Indiana