JUST IN: Caitlin Clark sets another stunning WNBA rookie record

Caitlin Clark continues to do what she does best: shatter records.

The Indiana Fever sensation set a new WNBA rookie record for 3-pointers in a season on Wednesday night during an 84-80 victory over the Connecticut Sun. Clark entered the game with 85 3-pointers, tied with the previous record set by Rhyne Howard in 2022. However, after draining a 26-foot shot early in the first quarter, she claimed the rookie record for herself.

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives against Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington (21) during the second half of their WNBA matchup.

Caitlin Clark is staying true to her record-breaking ways.

The Indiana Fever standout set a new WNBA rookie record for 3-pointers in a season on Wednesday night in an 84-80 win over the Connecticut Sun.

Clark started the night tied with Rhyne Howard’s 2022 record of 85 3-pointers but took sole possession of the milestone with a 26-foot jumper early in the first quarter.

Clark ended the night hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc, pushing her season total to 88 3-pointers. With nine games left, that number is likely to keep climbing.

Scripps Sports is broadcasting WNBA games on ION every Friday night for a second season. Be sure to catch the much-anticipated matchup this Friday, Aug. 30, when Caitlin Clark and the Fever face off against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky at 7:30 p.m. ET.

ION’s 14-week WNBA schedule runs through Sept. 13, offering over 40 national, regional, or local games available to TV and streaming audiences nationwide.

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