Abbey Ellis scores 47 against Adelaide Lightning

Highest single-game score by WNBL player in 21 years.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

RECORD-BREAKING NIGHT FOR ELLIS 💥 Abbey Ellis made history last night with 47 POINTS against the Adelaide Lightning 🔥 Via @WNBL on X

What happened: Ellis hit 7 three-pointers on her way to 47 points against Adelaide Lightning last night. She added 4 rebounds and 6 steals in the outing.

Why it matters: The total is the highest single-game mark by a WNBL player in 21 years. Only four players have scored more in the league's 46-year history.

By the numbers: Ellis: 47 points, 7 three-pointers, 4 rebounds, 6 steals. Highest WNBL single-game score in 21 years; one of five 47-plus totals in 46 seasons.

What to watch: Ellis carries the scoring form into the next WNBL27 fixtures. Adelaide continues its early-season schedule this week.

Sources

@WNBL 2026-10-21T02:06:13.084236+00:00

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