Kayla McBride established a WNBA single-game record by making 10 three-pointers in a 43-point performance, powering a 103-90 victory. Her record-setting shot moved her beyond the league’s previous ceiling of nine threes and capped one of the most efficient high-volume scoring displays in WNBA history.

What happened

McBride entered record territory with her 10th make from beyond the arc, breaking the previous single-game mark of nine. She finished 10-for-14 from three and 16-for-21 from the field, combining historic volume with exceptional accuracy.

The performance drove a decisive separation on the scoreboard. What had been a 47-45 edge ultimately became a 13-point win, with the final score reaching 103-90.

Why it matters

The 10th three gave the WNBA a sole single-game record holder instead of another player tied at nine. McBride did not merely reach the old standard; she created a new one by maintaining a 71.4% conversion rate across 14 attempts from deep.

The timing of the outburst mattered as much as the record itself. McBride’s scoring helped transform a narrow two-point advantage into a comfortable final margin, making the historic individual performance central to the outcome rather than incidental to it.

By the numbers

McBride shot 76.2% overall, converting 16 of her 21 field-goal attempts. From three-point range, she made 10 of 14 attempts for a 71.4% rate, meaning only four of her long-range shots missed.

Her three-pointers produced 30 of her 43 points. That accounted for 69.8% of her scoring, while the remaining 13 points came from other scoring opportunities.

The final numbers underline the scale of the performance: 43 points, 10 made threes and a 13-point victory. Each element reinforced the others, with McBride’s efficiency supporting the volume and the volume changing the game.

What to watch next

McBride’s next regular-season appearance will offer the first look at how defenses respond after the record night. Opponents now have a fresh example of how quickly her perimeter shooting can alter both the scoreboard and the shape of a game.

The record also establishes a new target across the league. Nine made threes had represented the single-game ceiling; McBride has now pushed that standard to 10.