Caitlin Clark Sets Rookie Assist Record

In an exciting game on Sunday, Caitlin Clark shone brightest as she took the court with the Indiana Fever against the Seattle Storm. The Fever came out on top with a solid 92-75 victory, marking a significant milestone for Clark in her rookie season.

Clark didn’t just help her team win; she made history by recording her 226th assist, breaking the WNBA rookie record previously held by Ticha Penicheiro, who had set the record back in 1998. The best part? Clark achieved this feat in just 28 games, while it took Penicheiro 30 games to reach her total. With 12 games still remaining in the season, it’s exciting to think just how much higher Clark can push that record.

During the game, Clark dazzled fans with an impressive three-fourths of the court pass, leading to a layup that got the crowd on their feet. After the game, she expressed her admiration for Penicheiro, saying, ‘I’m forever thankful that she’s been such a legend in our game.’

The start of the game was a bit slow for the Fever, as they struggled early on, tying their lowest scoring quarter this season with only 13 points in the first. However, they found their rhythm in the second quarter and went into halftime with a narrow lead.

When they returned to the court, the Fever really turned up the heat, especially in the fourth quarter. They hit eight 3-pointers in just nine attempts and poured in 33 points compared to the Storm’s 17.

Kelsey Mitchell led the scoring for the Fever with 27 points, while Clark contributed 23 points and nine assists. Lexie Hull also had a breakout performance, scoring 22 points, 12 of which came in the final quarter. Alongside their efforts, Aliyah Boston secured 15 rebounds and had an impressive eight assists.

For the Storm, Jewell Loyd was the top scorer with 26 points, but the team had difficulty connecting on their shots, finishing with just 38.9% efficiency from the field. The Fever’s solid defense made it challenging for Seattle to find their rhythm.

With this victory, the Fever improved their record to 13-15, equal to the number of wins they had last season. This win, following their strong performance after the Olympic break, shows they are ready to finish the season on a high note.