Overview
- Miles passed Caitlin Clark’s rookie single‑season scoring mark on Sunday when a second‑quarter free throw gave her the record‑breaking point, a tally the WNBA confirmed.
- She finished the game with 21 points as the Minnesota Lynx beat the Connecticut Sun 101-89, a result that moved the Lynx nearer to the top playoff seed.
- Miles reached the mark in her 40th game despite the league’s regular season expanding from 40 to 44 games since Clark set the prior record in 2024.
- The No. 2 pick in the 2026 draft leads all rookies in scoring and assists and is the clear frontrunner for 2026 Rookie of the Year based on season‑long production.
- With two regular‑season games left, Miles can further raise the new rookie scoring total while her efficiency and veteran Lynx support continue to shape Minnesota’s postseason positioning.