Caitlin Clark made history on Wednesday night, breaking the WNBA record for assists in a game with 19 during the Indiana Fever’s 101-93 road loss to the Dallas Wings. This game was the final one before the month-long Olympic break, showcasing Clark’s incredible talent despite the defeat.
The previous record of 18 assists was set by Courtney Vandersloot for the Chicago Sky on August 31, 2020. Vandersloot also matched this feat in a playoff game on September 28, 2021. Clark, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft and NCAA Division I all-time scoring leader, added 24 points on 10-for-19 shooting. Her efforts led to her scoring or assisting on 66 points for the Fever, breaking the previous record of 65 points set by Diana Taurasi on August 10, 2006.
More History for Caitlin Clark
- Scored or assisted on 66 points: WNBA single-game record, accounting for 71% of the Fever’s points (previous record: 65 points by Diana Taurasi).
- 20+ Points and 10+ Assists Games: This was her third such game; all other rookies have combined for only one (Angel McCoughtry in 2009).
- 20+ Points and 15+ Assists: Second instance in league history, with the first by Courtney Vandersloot in 2018.
- 213 Assists This Season: Second most by a rookie in league history (1998 Ticha Penicheiro: 225).
- Multiple 50+ Points Games: Second rookie in WNBA history to score or assist on 50+ points in multiple games (2008 Candace Parker).
