Clark makes WNBA history with 45 points, 10 assists
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- Caitlin Clark scored 45 points and delivered 10 assists in a single game, making her the first player in WNBA history to surpass 40 points and 10 assists in a game.
- Caitlin Clark hit six three-pointers and made 17 of 19 free throws, setting a new career high in points during the Fever’s 110-107 victory over the Seattle Storm.
- Caitlin Clark recorded her fifth double-double of the season and said she had visualized having a standout performance before the game began.
- Stephanie White called Clark 'special' and described her record-setting performance as 'surreal' to witness in person.
- Awa Fam became the youngest player in WNBA history at age 20 to make four three-pointers in a single quarter during the loss to Indiana.
- Dominique Malonga scored 28 points and pulled down 14 rebounds, contributing to a Seattle Storm team record for most points in a regulation-time loss.
Why it matters: Clark’s historic 45-point, 10-assist game sets a new benchmark for rookie and all-time WNBA performance, raising the league’s visibility at a moment when her treatment on court has drawn political scrutiny. The Fever’s win underscores her dual impact as both a statistical outlier and a cultural focal point.
