On July 17, 2026, Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever made WNBA history by recording 45 points and 10 assists against the Seattle Storm. This performance made her the first player in league history to achieve at least 40 points and 10 assists in a single game, according to the WNBA.
Clark's 45 points also tied for the 10th-highest scoring game in WNBA history. She shot 15-of-28 from the field, including 7-of-14 from three-point range, and made 8-of-9 free throws. The Fever won the game 112-100.
The game came after a period of controversy surrounding Clark, including a flagrant foul incident in a previous game. Clark did not comment on the controversy after the game, focusing instead on her team's victory.
Clark, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, has been a standout rookie, averaging 24.5 points and 8.2 assists per game entering Friday. Her performance against the Storm further solidified her status as one of the league's top players.
