Angel Reese secured her 30th double-double of the season and Rhyne Howard broke the WNBA single-season 3-pointer record during the Atlanta Dream’s 103-59 rout of the Connecticut Sun on Thursday night, according to Associated Press reports from College Park, Georgia. Played following a nearly three-week break for the FIBA World Cup, the matchup showcased historic milestones for multiple Atlanta players.
Angel Reese Sets Single-Season Double-Double Record
According to Associated Press reporting, Angel Reese scored 30 points on 11-of-14 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds against Connecticut. Reese reached 30 points on a free throw with 5:38 remaining and secured her 10th rebound moments later. This performance gave her 30 double-doubles on the season, establishing a new WNBA record. Playing 25 minutes in the blowout victory, Reese finished just one point shy of her career high.
Did you know? Reese reached her historic 30th double-double of the season just after returning from Germany, where she was a key member of the winning U.S. FIBA World Cup team, according to Associated Press records.
Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray Rewrite Franchise and League History
Rhyne Howard set a new WNBA single-season record with 129 3-pointers, according to Associated Press coverage. Howard made her lone 3-pointer of the game—out of nine attempts—with 6:45 left in the fourth quarter to surpass Sabrina Ionescu’s 2023 record, reaching the milestone in just 40 games. Howard finished the night with 10 points.
Teammate Allisha Gray also scored 10 points for Atlanta (27-14), breaking her own franchise record for points in a season by bringing her total to 782, as documented by Associated Press. Meanwhile, Olivia Nelson-Ododa led the Connecticut Sun (10-31) with 13 points, all scored in the first half before Atlanta outscored Connecticut 31-11 in the third quarter and 27-13 in the fourth.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many double-doubles did Angel Reese record?
According to Associated Press, Angel Reese recorded her WNBA-record 30th double-double of the season against the Connecticut Sun, finishing with 30 points and 10 rebounds.
Whose 3-point record did Rhyne Howard break?
According to Associated Press, Rhyne Howard broke Sabrina Ionescu’s single-season 3-pointer record set in 2023 by hitting her 129th 3-pointer of the season.
What was the final score of the Atlanta Dream vs. Connecticut Sun game?
According to Associated Press, the Atlanta Dream defeated the Connecticut Sun 103-59 on Thursday night.
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