Kayla McBride delivered a career-high 43 points and broke the WNBA single-game record with 10 three-pointers, powering a 103-90 victory. She made 16 of 21 shots overall and converted 10 of her 14 attempts from beyond the arc in a record-setting performance.

What happened

McBride repeatedly connected from long range, with her 10 three-pointers accounting for 30 of her 43 points. Her efficiency from both inside and beyond the arc made her the central force in an offense that reached 103 points.

The 10th three moved McBride beyond the league’s previous shared single-game ceiling of nine. That final make gave her sole possession of the WNBA record and completed the highest-scoring game of her career.

Why it matters

McBride’s performance combined individual history with an important late-season result. The win strengthened the league leader’s position as the regular season moved toward its closing stretch.

The record also distinguished the night from other high-volume shooting performances in league history. Nine three-pointers had represented the WNBA’s single-game limit, but McBride raised that mark while shooting better than 70% from deep.

Her scoring was not built on three-point shooting alone. McBride converted six additional field goals and finished with 13 points that did not come from beyond the arc, allowing her to establish a new career high while driving the 13-point win.

By the numbers

McBride shot 76.2% from the field, making 16 of 21 attempts. She hit 71.4% of her three-point tries, finishing 10 of 14 from long distance.

Her three-pointers generated 69.8% of her total scoring, underscoring how heavily the record-breaking perimeter display shaped the game. The 30 points produced from deep left another 13 points from her remaining scoring contributions.

The combination of volume and accuracy defined the performance. McBride missed only five shots overall, including four from three-point range, while accounting for 41.7% of the 103 points scored in the victory.

What to watch next

McBride’s next game is scheduled for Aug. 13. Attention will turn to how she follows the 43-point milestone as the league leader continues through the late stages of the regular season.

The single-game three-point standard now stands at 10 after previously being shared at nine. McBride will enter her next appearance holding the record outright following one of the league’s most efficient high-scoring outings.