Superstar rookie Caitlin Clark set a new WNBA record after she earned her 225th career assist in the second quarter of the game, passing Ticha Penicheiro’s 1998 record for the most assists by a rookie in WNBA history.
“Ticha’s been a big fan of mine ever since I was in college and somebody that has always been right there to congratulate me or just be somebody that’s offered advice,” Clark said in a postgame interview with ESPN’s Holly Rowe.
“To pass somebody like her, I’m just forever thankful that she’s been such a legend in our game.”
In addition to her 23 points, the rookie standout ended with nine assists, five rebounds, and two blocks. Clark leads the WNBA in assists, averaging 8.3 per game.
“I was always mesmerized about your passing, your court vision, and how you make your teammates better,” Penicheiro said.
“So this record is in great hands and continue to do what you do, continue to elevate your game and the women’s game and the WNBA.”
This is Fever’s second consecutive game after a 92–75 home victory over the Seattle Storm on Sunday.
Fever’s Guard Kelsey Mitchell led her team, scoring 27 points (hitting 5-of-8 3-pointers), Caitlin Clark tallied 23 and Lexie Hull added 22 (shooting 6-for-7 from 3).
Jewell Loyd led Seattle with 26 points, while Nneka Ogwumike continues to be dominant on both sides of the court, finishing with 14 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and four steals.
Ezi Magbegor contributed nine points, seven rebounds, and five blocks. The Storm dropped to 17-10 (6-7 on the road), putting them third in the Western Conference and fifth in the league.z
