Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese made history in her squad’s 70-62 defeat against the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday, becoming the first WNBA player to record a double-double in 10 consecutive games in a single season.
Having pulled down 16 rebounds and needing two points to post double-figures in both stats yet again, Reese knocked down two free throws with 23 seconds left in the matchup to reach the milestone.
She moved past the previous record of nine games, held by two-time WNBA MVP and former Sky player Candace Parker. Reese became the first rookie to have a double-double in seven straight-games in Chicago’s win against the Dallas Wings on June 20.
It was the first part of a day to remember for the 22-year-old as she was later named BET’s Sportswoman of the Year.
Despite Reese’s efforts on the boards, the Sky fell to a disappointing loss against the Lynx, dropping the team to a 6-11 record on the season. Reese had a tough shooting display, making only four of her 16 field goal attempts.
Chicago head coach Teresa Weatherspoon made sure to focus on the positives and praised Reese’s resilience postgame.
