Angel Reese grabs 26 rebounds, breaks WNBA single-game record

She also pushed the season record to 458

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 251 min read

26 REBOUNDS. A NEW WNBA RECORD. DEFENSIVE FORCE. Constantly elevating and rewriting the record books. Angel Reese now h Via @AtlantaDream on X

What happened: The milestone came Monday in a 78-71 victory. Reese added 11 points and secured her league-leading 27th double-double with 13.9 seconds left.

Why it matters: The two records establish a new benchmark for one-game volume and season-long production. Her latest double-double also extended the WNBA's highest total this season.

By the numbers: Reese surpassed the previous single-game high by two rebounds. Her 458 this season are seven above the former mark of 451, and she is averaging 12.0 rebounds per game.

What to watch: Each remaining regular-season appearance offers Reese a chance to extend the season record. Her double-double total also remains in play.

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@AtlantaDream 2026-08-25T05:43:48.286873+00:00

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