Olivia Miles Sets New WNBA Rookie Single-Season Scoring Record

Dothan, AL, September 20, 2026 — Olivia Miles, a player for the Minnesota Lynx, has officially set a new WNBA record for the most points scored by a rookie in a single season. The milestone was achieved during a recent game in Uncasville, Connecticut, where the Lynx faced the Connecticut Sun.

The specific date of the game and the total number of points Miles scored to break the record were not immediately available. Similarly, the identity of the previous record holder and the prior record points total were not provided in the available information. The achievement marks a significant moment in Miles’s burgeoning career and contributes to the history of the WNBA.

Miles, a key player for the Minnesota Lynx, has been a notable presence throughout her rookie season. Her consistent performance leading up to this record-breaking game underscores her impact on the team and the league. The Minnesota Lynx organization has not released further details regarding the specific game statistics or player accolades beyond the breaking of this record.

The WNBA rookie single-season points record is a significant benchmark for incoming talent, reflecting sustained offensive capability and impact over an entire season. Miles’s accomplishment places her among an elite group of players who have made an immediate and substantial mark on the league at the start of their professional careers. Further details regarding the game’s outcome and Miles’s full season statistics are expected to become available.

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

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