Caitlin Clark has shattered yet another Indiana Fever record, further solidifying her place as one of the most exciting young talents in the WNBA. During Sunday’s 100-93 victory over the Dallas Wings, Clark set the franchise’s rookie scoring mark, a record that had been held by none other than Fever legend Tamika Catchings.
Clark’s historic moment came with 3:13 left in the first half when she drained a 3-pointer, marking her 595th career point. This surpassed Catchings’ previous record, which had stood since 2002. Clark finished the game with 28 points, bringing her season total to 589 points. With several games still left in the season, Clark is on pace to continue rewriting the record books. The WNBA’s all-time rookie scoring record, held by former Minnesota Lynx star Seimone Augustus at 744 points, is now within Clark’s reach.
Tamika Catchings set her franchise rookie record during her debut season, a year in which she also claimed the WNBA Rookie of the Year title. Clark, who was the first overall pick in this year’s WNBA Draft out of Iowa, appears poised to follow in Catchings’ footsteps. She’s averaging 18.4 points per game and shooting over 40 percent from the field, putting her squarely in the conversation for Rookie of the Year honors.
hitting deep threes 🤝 breaking records
Caitlin Clark hits the triple to pass Tamika Catchings for most points in a season by a rookie in franchise history🔥 https://t.co/v6AzSj6k8a pic.twitter.com/s4o9Kulsvz
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) September 1, 2024
Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman, commenting during the game’s broadcast, underscored Clark’s influence on the sport. “You know when I walked in before the game, there were just hundreds of fans lined up. What Caitlin Clark has done for the game is generational,” Lieberman said. “As a baller to a baller, I just want to say thank you to you, Caitlin Clark. For just lifting our game up. You and so many great players.”
Clark’s impact extends beyond the stat sheet. Her presence has drawn massive crowds to arenas, eager to witness her play. Sunday’s game in Dallas was no exception, as the Fever’s win not only pushed them above .500 but also highlighted Clark’s growing fanbase.
Caitlin Clark was asked after defeating the Dallas Wings: “Caitlin, Caitlin, after giving the Razzmatazz to those Windy City skyscrapers Friday night, what was the biggest wingding game you expected to find today in the shindig against these dynamos from Big D?"
Walking away,… pic.twitter.com/H28Yiu1dj4
— Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth) September 1, 2024
During the game, the attention on Clark even drew a prank from Dallas area sports talk host Tom Gribble, also known as “Scoops Callahan.” Gribble, known for his comedic 1920s reporter persona, attempted to ask Clark a prank question. However, the joke didn’t land, and a PR representative quickly redirected the focus to another question.
As the Fever continue their season, all eyes will be on Caitlin Clark as she chases down more records and accolades, further establishing herself as a force in the WNBA.
