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Kaitlyn Clark set the WNBA single-season assist record

Caitlin Clark continues to etch her name into the history books.

Indiana Influenza Incident Set WNBA single-season assists record On Friday night, she posted her 317th of the season in a 78-74 loss to the Las Vegas Aces, breaking the mark set by Alyssa Thomas (Connecticut Sun) last year.

With five minutes to go, Clark, 22, knocked down an inbounds pass to a charging Kelsey Mitchell, who drove to the hoop and sank a layup, giving her five assists on the night.

This comes less than two months after he set the single-game assist record (19) in a loss to the Dallas Wings.

Kaitlyn Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever celebrates during a game against the Las Vegas Aces on September 13, 2024 at Cainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NBAE via Getty Images
Kaitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever celebrates a basket during the second half of the game against the Las Vegas Aces at Cainbridge Fieldhouse on September 13, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Good pictures

She previously set the WNBA rookie record for 3-pointers made in a season in late August.

He recorded six assists overall in the half, but struggled mightily from the field, going 0-for-5 and failing to register a point.

Clark stepped up in the second half, scoring 18 points and finishing with nine assists and eight rebounds.

Kaitlyn Clark #22 and Kelsey Mitchell #0 Indiana Fever high five during the game against the Las Vegas Aces on September 13, 2024 at Cainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NBAE via Getty Images

She now has 321 assists — and counting — with two more games on the regular season docket with the Fever.

Chelsea Gray and Kelsey Plum led the Aces with 21 and 18 points, respectively.

Aja Wilson added 15 points.

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