Lynx guard Kayla McBride sets WNBA single-game record by making 10 3s against the Wings
MINNEAPOLIS — A marquee performance lit up the arena as Kayla McBride took the reins for Minnesota, drilling 10 triples to fuel a 103-90 win over Dallas. The breakout night produced a career-high 43 points for the guard, enhancing her standing as one of the league’s most dangerous shooters from long range.
McBride connected on 10 of 14 attempts from behind the arc, showcasing precision and range that kept the Wings stretched thin for most of the night. Her 43 points represented not only a personal best but a historic achievement: the first time a player has converted 10 triples in a single WNBA game. The prior record for most 3-pointers in a game stood at nine, a mark achieved by a total of eight players over the years. Among the most recent reminders of how rare the feat is, Marina Mabrey of Toronto nailed nine on two occasions earlier this season within a six-day span, underscoring the difficulty of reaching double figures from beyond the arc.
The record-breaking shot arrived with 2:23 remaining, pushing Minnesota ahead 98-83 and signaling a decisive stretch that helped seal the 103-90 victory over Dallas. That moment underscored McBride’s ability to convert from distance during key moments, turning a strong performance into a game-defining display for the Lynx.
Beyond the record, the game stood out as one of McBride’s most prolific nights of the year and a milestone that could reframe how opponents approach her in future matchups. The performance spotlighted her role as a primary scoring option and a critical floor-spacer, capable of flipping momentum with a single long-range attempt.
