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WNBA·STATS·August 9, 2026 05:28 PM ET

McBride sets career high with 40-point game

Eight 3-pointers helped her reach 37

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 91 min read
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THE MCBRIDE SHOW CONTINUES 🚨 She now has 37 PTS & 8 3PM! She's 1-PT shy of breaking her career high of 38 PTS! http

What happened: Kayla McBride surpassed her previous best of 38 points after entering the late stretch at 37. It came less than a month after McBride scored 37 points on July 13.

Why it matters: The performance extends a scoring run that earned McBride Western Conference Player of the Week honors on July 21. Her previous 38-point standard had stood since 2018.

By the numbers: McBride recorded two games with at least 37 points in 27 days. She made six 3-pointers in the first and at least eight in the second.

What to watch: The final box score will determine whether McBride added to the 40-point mark.

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