Caitlin Clark made history as the first rookie in WNBA history to record a triple-double. The University of Iowa standout and Indiana Fever guard achieved this milestone on Saturday, July 6, in a game against the New York Liberty. A crucial rebound with less than three minutes left in the game sealed her place in the record books. Clark, 22, finished with 19 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds, leading the Fever to an 83-78 victory.
This impressive feat came just over halfway through her rookie season, with Clark playing her 22nd professional game after being the first overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Her performance also marked the first triple-double in Indiana Fever history.
Coming off the court, Clark expressed her excitement about the win. “Another one of these,” she said, holding up a “W” sign and smiling. “Happy for our group. That’s a big one. Gotta keep stacking ‘em.” The Fever now hold a 9-13 record and sit in 8th place in the WNBA’s Eastern Conference.
Clark’s teammates celebrated her historic achievement in the locker room, showering her with bottles of water before Fever Coach Christie Sides presented her with the game ball. In a video shared by the Fever on X, a drenched Clark jokingly went in for a hug.
“TRIPLE DOUBLEEEE🔥🔥 as you should @CaitlinClark22,” Fever forward Aliyah Boston wrote on X. “Great fever dubbb.”
Clark already holds several franchise records for the Fever, including the record for assists in a single season, achieved in just 20 games.
Clark’s presence, along with Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese, has significantly boosted interest in the WNBA, leading to record-breaking viewership and fan participation. The number of votes cast in this year’s All-Star voting increased by 600%, with Clark emerging as the clear overall winner.
Clark’s outstanding season is likely to bring more accolades. She received three ESPY Award nominations, the most of any athlete, including Best Athlete (Women’s Sports), Best College Athlete (Women’s Sports), and Best Record-Breaking Performance.
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Source: New York Post
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