Angel Reese ties another WNBA record with fourth-quarter burst against Aces Originally appeared in NBC Sports Chicago
chicago sky forward Angel Reese She continues to make history in the WNBA. On Thursday, the rookie recorded her ninth consecutive double-double, tying Candace Parker’s record for most consecutive double-doubles in a single season.
Reese had a standout performance in the Sky’s 95-83 loss to the Aces, with nine of his points and three of his rebounds coming in the fourth quarter.
Reese has been one of the most impressive rookies in the WNBA this year. She leads all freshmen players with 11.1 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game. Her 13.5 points per game ranks second among all WNBA rookies, trailing only Caitlin Clark, who is averaging 16.3 points this year.
Last week she set another record by becoming the first rookie to record a double-double in seven consecutive games.
If she keeps this up, Reese could have another major record to her name by the end of the season. She’s on pace to break Yolanda Griffith’s record for most offensive rebounds in a single season. Griffith pulled down 162 offensive rebounds in 2001. With 76 offensive rebounds in 16 games, Reese is on pace to get 190 this year.