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Olivia Miles Breaks Caitlin Clark's WNBA Rookie Scoring Record

Minnesota Lynx star Olivia Miles has broken the WNBA rookie scoring record previously held by Caitlin Clark during Sunday's game against Connecticut.

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History in Connecticut

Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles has written her name into the WNBA history books. During Sunday's matchup against the Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, Miles officially broke the WNBA record for the most points scored by a rookie in a single season.

The record was previously held by Caitlin Clark. Miles entered Sunday's game tied with Clark at 769 points for their rookie campaigns. She did not waste much time securing the top spot, breaking the tie with a free throw just 29 seconds into the second quarter of the game.

How She Did It

It was a quiet start to the game for the Minnesota star. Miles went completely scoreless during the entire first quarter against a tough Connecticut defense. However, she got things going in the second quarter to secure the scoring crown.

Both Miles and Clark needed exactly 40 games to reach their historic point totals. Miles has been a consistent scoring threat all year long to reach this milestone.

A Leading Force for Minnesota

Miles has enjoyed a sensational debut season in the league. The guard was selected second overall in the WNBA draft after a collegiate career playing for Notre Dame and TCU.

She entered Sunday's game averaging 19.7 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per game. Her dominant play has been a massive reason why the Lynx currently boast the best overall record in the WNBA.

What it means for the next game

Minnesota Lynx at Indiana Fever (WNBA, Wed, 23 Sep): Indiana Fever win 49%, Minnesota Lynx win 52%; projected score Indiana Fever 91, Minnesota Lynx 90. Our safest pick: Lynx +7.5.

Indiana Fever at Minnesota Lynx (WNBA, Fri, 25 Sep): Minnesota Lynx win 61%, Indiana Fever win 39%; projected score Minnesota Lynx 93, Indiana Fever 90. Our safest pick: Fever +10.5.