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WNBA·ANALYSIS·September 8, 2026 07:55 PM ET

Kelsey Mitchell's nine-3 night reaches seven-year mark

The 38-point burst powered a 104-76 win.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 81 min read
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seven years ago today, Kelsey Mitchell hit a franchise record 9 3PM against the Connecticut Sun 🔥📚 https://t.co/sO3QEich Via @IndianaFever on X

What happened: On Sept. 8, 2019, Mitchell made 9 of 13 attempts from beyond the arc and finished 13 of 18 from the field against Connecticut. She added three free throws in 31:49 and finished plus-22.

Why it matters: The nine makes set franchise and WNBA single-game records. Seven years later, nine still shares the league's regular-

By the numbers: Mitchell shot 72.2% overall and 69.2% from 3, adding one rebound, two assists and one steal. She accounted for 36.5% of the winning total.

What to watch: In her next 2026 appearance, Mitchell can extend her league-record run of 20-point games from 24 to 25.

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