Caitlin Clark Sets WNBA Rookie 3-Pointer Record

The Indiana Fever achieved a significant 84-80 victory over the Connecticut Sun, marking their first win against Connecticut since July 2021 and ending an 11-game losing streak in the series. Rookie Caitlin Clark set a new WNBA record for 3-pointers by a rookie, totaling 88 this season, surpassing Rhyne Howard's previous record of 85. Clark finished the game with 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, making her the first player in WNBA history to record six consecutive 15-5-5 games. Kelsey Mitchell contributed significantly as well with 23 points, becoming the first Fever player to score over 20 points in five consecutive games. The Fever's recent performance has improved their record to 15-16, following a challenging start of 1-8, and they are closing in on their first playoff berth since 2016. Connecticut’s record now stands at 22-8 after suffering their first loss to Indiana in nearly three years.