Angel Reese sets WNBA single-game record with 26 rebounds

The previous mark of 24 had stood since 2003.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 271 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: In Monday's game, Reese added 11 points, three assists and three steals. She secured her league-leading 27th double-double with a closing-seconds layup after shooting 4 of 14.

Why it matters: The 78-71 win completed a 4-0 West Coast trip and lifted her club to 25-13. That record stood fourth in the league, with a playoff berth secured.

By the numbers: Reese's total included 18 defensive and eight offensive rebounds. She raised her season total to 458, seven beyond the previous record of 451.

What to watch: She enters her next game two double-doubles shy of the single-season league record.

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@AtlantaDream 2026-08-27T05:42:05.331489+00:00

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