# Angel Reese Sets WNBA Record

> Angel Reese scores 30 points in historic WNBA game after FIBA World Cup.
- Title: Angel Reese Sets WNBA Record · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: Angel Reese scores 30 points in historic WNBA game after FIBA World Cup. Angel Reese became the first WNBA player to record 30 double-doubles in a season…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/angel-reese-makes-wnba-history-in-first-game-back-after-fiba-world-cup-12458327
- Author: Matthew Couden
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: angel reese, wnba, atlanta dream, connecticut sun, fibra world cup, double-double, wnba playoffs
## Angel Reese Returns from FIBA World Cup
Angel Reese won gold with Team USA at the FIBA World Cup before rejoining the Atlanta Dream.
## Reese Dominates Atlanta Dream Game
Reese scored 30 points, made 11 of 14 field goals, grabbed 10 rebounds, and blocked two shots in a 103-59 win over Connecticut Sun.
## First WNBA Player with 30 Double-Doubles
Reese became the first WNBA player ever to record 30 double-doubles in a single season.
## Reese's Season Performance
Reese averages 16.1 points and 12.4 rebounds per game for the Atlanta Dream, joining after a trade from Chicago Sky.
## Dream Qualifies for Playoffs
Atlanta Dream are now 27-14 with three games remaining and have qualified for the WNBA Playoffs.
## Next Game Against Chicago Sky
Atlanta Dream will host Chicago Sky on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. ET for Reese's return game.
## Key takeaway

Angel Reese became the first WNBA player to record 30 double-doubles in a season, setting a new single-season record.