Caitlin Clark makes WNBA history with first-ever rookie triple-double
Caitlin Clark set yet another record on Saturday by becoming the first WNBA rookie to ever record a triple-double.
The Indiana Fever guard finished with 19 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds as her team defeated the New York Liberty 83-78 thanks to a late comeback. Clark’s performance is even more impressive considering the opponent: The Liberty have the best record in the WNBA this season and reached last year’s Finals.
Caitlin Clark had a historic performance in Indiana’s win over #1 New York Liberty ⬇️
19 points
12 REB
13 ASTShe becomes the first rookie in WNBA history and the first player in Fever history to record a triple-double, as well as the fastest player to reach 350+ PTS and 150+ AST! photo.twitter.com/CYDdC0JNQv
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The Fever started the season in poor form, but they and Clark have improved in recent weeks and have won six of their last ten games.
There was also a nice symmetry to Clark’s performance. The 22-year-old, who wears the Fever’s No. 22 jersey, notched her triple-double in her 22nd WNBA game.