Angel Reese made history in the WNBA on Sunday as she became the single-season rebounding leader with eight games remaining. In a game where the Chicago Sky faced off against the Minnesota Lynx, Reese's impressive performance stood out despite her team's 79-74 loss. She recorded 17 points and a remarkable 19 rebounds, marking her 24th double-double of the season, setting a league rookie record. Reese's total rebounds now stand at 418, averaging an impressive 13.1 per game, surpassing Sylvia Fowles' previous record of 404 set in 2018. Additionally, the 6-foot-3 rookie broke the record for offensive rebounds with 165, surpassing the previous record held by Yolanda Griffiths.
Reese's standout performance this season has solidified her as one of the top players in the league, with only A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces joining her in having at least four games with 15-plus points and 15-plus rebounds. On the opposing side, Courtney Williams led the Lynx with 22 points, tying her season-high in scoring. Kayla McBride contributed 17 points, and Napheesa Collier added 15 points for the Lynx, who improved to a league-best 8-1 record since the Olympic break.
