What happened: Mitchell reached 20 points during Saturday’s Rivals Week game on ABC. Her 16th consecutive 20-point performance broke a league record set in 2024.
Why it matters: The mark follows Mitchell’s June crossing of 5,000 career points. The previous in-season standard lasted two years.
By the numbers: Mitchell has scored at least 320 points during the 16-game streak. The previous record was 15 consecutive games.
What to watch: Her final total Saturday will establish the record’s new baseline. The streak can reach 17 in her next appearance.