Ex-ND women's hoops standout breaks WNBA record held by Caitlin Clark
Olivia Miles had a standout career for Notre Dame women's basketball. Now, she's starring for the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx and breaking a rookie record.
Former Notre Dame women's basketball standout Olivia Miles has shattered the WNBA's rookie single-season scoring record held by Caitlin Clark. Miles, currently playing for the Minnesota Lynx, has already amassed 790 points this season. She broke Clark's record of 769 points during a Lynx victory over the Connecticut Sun, scoring a free throw in the second quarter.
Clark, now in her third WNBA season, previously held the record since its inception in 2024. Miles is set to face Indiana on Tuesday and Thursday, while her Notre Dame career was marked by AP and USBWA Second-Team All-American honors and three first-team All-ACC selections. In total, she averaged 14.2 points, 6.5 assists, and 6.0 rebounds per game, alongside 171 steals and 22 blocks throughout her collegiate career.
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