In the WNBA, Caitlin Clark is still making history, but her most recent record may be the most thrilling of the year.
The 22-year-old basketball player made history on July 6th when he became the first rookie in WNBA history to record a triple-double. He was also the first player from the Indiana Fever to accomplish the feat in general. In case you’re unaware, a player can get a triple-double when they achieve double-digit numbers in three out of the five categories: steals, assists, blocks, points, and rebounds.
In the first half of their match against the New York Liberty, the Indiana Fever came out firing, but they trailed briefly in the second. But Clark had a tremendous run in the first three quarters, finishing with 15 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds for a triple-double—and the game wasn’t even done yet.
Following his near triple-double in the Fever’s most recent game against the Phoenix Mercury, fans at the crowded Gainbridge Fieldhouse venue were ready for this historic occasion, giving Clark a standing ovation right away. At the conclusion of the match, the Fever defeated the Liberty (83-78). Caitlin finished with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 13 assists.
She did, of course, also make some long three-pointers, such as this one:
After the game, Clark gave a cheerful wave and indicated her mood with a “W” hand motion. “Here we have another one,” she remarked, mentioning the supporters in between. They weren’t real. Through the fourth quarter, they managed to get us there. pleased for our team. That is a significant one. You must continue stacking them.
Her teammates were ecstatic for Clark as well, showing their joy by dousing the point guard with water. The guard responded by slathering Fever coach Christie Sides in water.