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Olivia Miles has spent her first WNBA season doing far more than adjusting to the professional game. The Minnesota Lynx guard is already rewriting the league's rookie record book.
Miles recorded the 225th **** ist of her career Monday night against the Golden State Valkyries, passing Hall of Famer Ticha Penicheiro for the second-most **** ists by a rookie in WNBA history. The milestone arrived during the first quarter at Target Center. Miles delivered a pass to Napheesa Collier, who powered through three defenders to finish the possession.
It was Miles' third **** ist of the game and the one that officially moved her ahead of Penicheiro.
"With this **** ist to Phee, Olivia Miles recorded her 225th **** ist of the season," the WNBA announced on X. "She passes Ticha Penicheiro for the 2nd-most by a rookie in WNBA history!"
#passes
Olivia Miles has spent her first WNBA season doing far more than adjusting to the professional game. The Minnesota Lynx guard is already rewriting the league's rookie record book.
Miles recorded the 225th **** ist of her career Monday night against the Golden State Valkyries, passing Hall of Famer Ticha Penicheiro for the second-most **** ists by a rookie in WNBA history. The milestone arrived during the first quarter at Target Center. Miles delivered a pass to Napheesa Collier, who powered through three defenders to finish the possession.
It was Miles' third **** ist of the game and the one that officially moved her ahead of Penicheiro.
"With this **** ist to Phee, Olivia Miles recorded her 225th **** ist of the season," the WNBA announced on X. "She passes Ticha Penicheiro for the 2nd-most by a rookie in WNBA history!"
#passes
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