Indiana Fever faced a tough loss against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center on Wednesday night, yet the spotlight was on Kelsey Mitchell, who made history by setting a new franchise record for the most three-pointers made. In the first quarter, Mitchell sank her 607th career three-pointer, surpassing the legendary Tamika Catchings’ record. This milestone also placed Mitchell 11th on the WNBA\u2019s all-time list for three-pointers, as confirmed by the Fever\u2019s official site.<\/p>\n
Although the Fever lost 98-77, Mitchell\u2019s achievement was made even more special by a heartfelt congratulatory message from Catchings, shared in a video posted by the Fever on X (formerly Twitter). Catchings praised Mitchell, encouraging her to keep breaking records, reminding her that records are meant to be surpassed, and that she was proud of her accomplishment.<\/p>\n
Mitchell, drafted in the first round of the 2018 WNBA Draft shortly after A’ja Wilson, has spent her entire career with the Fever and earned three All-Star selections, including this season. During the game against the Liberty, she led her team with 16 points, shooting 5 of 11 from the field, a perfect 5-for-5 from beyond the arc, and 4-for-5 from the free-throw line, along with two rebounds in 27 minutes. On the opposing side, the Liberty had a balanced attack with five players scoring 10 or more points, highlighted by Brenna Stewart\u2019s double-double of 24 points and 11 rebounds.<\/p>\n
With Caitlin Clark sidelined due to a groin injury, the Fever struggled to match the Liberty\u2019s offensive power. The WNBA will pause for the All-Star break, with the Fever set to face the Liberty again next Wednesday at Barclays Center.<\/p>\n
Fan Take: Kelsey Mitchell\u2019s record-breaking achievement is not only a remarkable personal milestone but also a powerful moment for WNBA fans, showcasing the league\u2019s growing talent and competitive spirit. This milestone energizes the sport, inspiring young athletes and boosting the visibility and excitement around women\u2019s basketball.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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