What happened: Mitchell passed the previous single-season benchmark of 1,021 points and closed the night at 1,034. That total now stands as the highest single-season scoring output in WNBA history, with the 2026 campaign still active.

Why it matters: Pushing the mark 13 points beyond the old standard gives the record immediate separation instead of a one-point edge. It extends a milestone run for Mitchell, who also set her franchise single-season 3-point mark at 123 on Sept. 18.

What to watch: The next checkpoint is where Mitchell leaves the single-season standard when the 2026 schedule is complete. Any additional scoring will keep moving the record above 1,034.