Caitlin Clark recently became the first rookie to achieve a triple-double in WNBA history.
Related Press The point guard reportedly achieved the feat on July 6. At the time, she led the Fever to an 83-78 win over the New York Liberty.
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Caitlin Clark Becomes First Rookie to Achieve Triple-Double
Clearly, Clark’s accomplishments don’t stop at the college level. The 22-year-old is etching her name into the WNBA history books after earning her first triple-double of her rookie season. Caitlin finished with 19 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists as Indiana snapped a nine-game losing streak at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Clark nearly broke the streak two games ago in an 88-82 away win over the Phoenix Mercury. The No. 1 overall pick from the WNBA scored 11 points in the first half, making 3 of 4 3-pointers. Caitlin reached double digits in assists in the third quarter and topped the 10-rebound mark in the fourth.
ESPN Clark’s long list of records. In her senior year with the Iowa Hawkeyes, Caitlin was named the preseason Big Ten Player of the Year. She became the school’s all-time leading scorer and recorded the most 30-point games by a male or female player at the Division 1 level in the past 25 seasons. She was also named the Big Ten Tournament Player of the Year. Additionally, Clark became the Big Ten’s leading scorer and the first female D1 athlete to score at least 1,000 points in two seasons. She also amassed the most points in a single season in D1 women’s history.
Angel Reese is set to break Candace Parker’s record as a rookie
As previously reported by Shade room, Chicago Sky player Angel Reese became the first rookie to record seven consecutive triple-doubles. However, as of Friday (July 5), she has achieved her 12th straight triple-double as she carries the Heat against the Seattle Storm, according to Bleacher Report. Angel tied Candace Parker’s record. The Windy City team won the game 88-84. The retired player achieved her record during the 2009-10 season.
The girls are out here grinding! Congratulations, Caitlin!
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