Caitlin Clark recently became the first rookie in WNBA history to record a triple-double.
According to the Associated Press, the point guard accomplished the feat on July 6, when she led the Fever to an 83-78 win over the New York Liberty.
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Clark’s stats clearly won’t stop at the collegiate level. The 22-year-old is making WNBA history after recording her first triple-double in her rookie season. Kaitlyn recorded 19 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists as Indiana snapped a nine-game losing streak at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Clark nearly achieved the milestone two games ago in an 88-82 win over the Phoenix Mercury. The No. 1 WNBA draft pick scored 11 points in the first quarter and made 3 of 4 three-pointers. Kaitlyn surpassed double figures in assists in the third quarter and 10 rebounds in the fourth quarter.
ESPN reports on Clark’s long list of accomplishments. During her senior year with the Iowa Hokies, Kaitlyn was named the preseason Big Ten Player of the Year. She became the school’s all-time leading scorer and recorded the most 30-point games by either a boy or girl at the Division I level in the past 25 seasons. She was also named the Big Ten Tournament Outstanding Player. Additionally, Clark became the Big Ten’s leading scorer and the first D1 female athlete to score at least 1,000 points in two seasons. Additionally, she became the most points scored in a single season in D1 women’s history.
Angel Reese Closes in on Candace Parker’s Newcomer Record
As previously reported by The Shade Room, Chicago Sky player Angel Reese became the first rookie to record seven consecutive double-doubles. But as of Friday (July 5), she got hot against the Seattle Storm and recorded 12 in a row, Bleacher Report reports. Angel tied Candace Parker’s record. The Windy City team won the game, 88-84. The retired player set the record in the 2009-10 season.
The girls are doing great here! Congratulations to Kaitlyn!
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