Olivia Miles Adds 3-Point Record to Remarkable Rookie Start in Lynx Win

Rookie guard Olivia Miles continued her season of brilliance in historic fashion during a Minnesota Lynx win over the Golden State Valkyries.

Jun 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles (5) and Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams (10) slap hands during the second half of the game against the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images | Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Rookie guard Olivia Miles continued her season of brilliance with the Minnesota Lynx as she broke a single-game rookie record during their latest matchup against the Golden State Valkyries. She would splash home eight 3-pointers on 11 tries in the Thursday-night bout, the most 3-pointers made by a rookie in a single game in league history, in a close battle that saw the Lynx hit 50% of their 3-point shots.

Olivia Miles was 2 for 18 on 3s entering today.

She has made 8 of 11 attempts so far tonight against the Valkyries.

That’s the most 3s made by a rookie in a single game in league history.

— Alexa Philippou (@alexaphilippou) June 5, 2026

Miles, the No. 2 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, would tack on seven assists and three blocks in what would be an 87-84 Lynx win. She has shown flashes of brilliance for a team that exited the night with a league-leading record of 8-2. The former Notre Dame and TCU star would only keep things rolling after a 21-point outing in her regular-season debut, including in a 19-point night against the Phoenix Mercury, before dropping a team-leading 28 in their home win over the Valkyries.