# Olivia Miles Targets Caitlin Clark's Rookie Record

> Olivia Miles edges closer to breaking Caitlin Clark's WNBA rookie points record.
- Title: Olivia Miles Targets Caitlin Clark's Rookie Record · Newsweek
- Summary: Olivia Miles edges closer to breaking Caitlin Clark's WNBA rookie points record. Olivia Miles has 769 points in her rookie season, matching Caitlin Clark's…
- Keywords: olivia miles, caitlin clark, wnba, rookie of the year, minnesota lynx, indiana fever, a'ja wilson, mvp race, Olivia, Miles, Targets, Caitlin
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/olivia-miles-has-caitlin-clark-in-her-sights-amid-record-breaking-rookie-year-12463152
- Author: Matthew Couden
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: olivia miles, caitlin clark, wnba, rookie of the year, minnesota lynx, indiana fever, a'ja wilson, mvp race
## Olivia Miles Drafted
Minnesota Lynx drafted Olivia Miles in April's WNBA Draft to secure franchise future.
## Miles Leads Lynx
Miles helped Minnesota Lynx play without their top All-Star Napheesa Collier this season.
## Miles Breaks Points Record
Miles now has 769 points in her rookie season, matching Caitlin Clark's points from last year.
## Miles in MVP Race
Miles is a contender for WNBA MVP after leading Minnesota Lynx with 19.7 points and six assists per game.
## Lynx in Slump
Minnesota Lynx dropped their third straight game, all against playoff-qualified teams.
## Next Games
Lynx play Connecticut Sun on Sept. 20, followed by two games against Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever.
## Key takeaway

Olivia Miles has 769 points in her rookie season, matching Caitlin Clark's record from the previous year.