Most 3-pointers in WNBA game: How Lynx star Kayla McBride made history in win over Wings

The Minnesota Lynx took a rare loss on Friday, but they responded with a statement win over the Wings on Sunday on the back of a history-making performance by Kayla McBride.

McBride starred even with Napheesa Collier back in the fold and Olivia Miles on the court, setting a new record for most 3-pointers in a single game with 10. McBride finished with 43 points, shooting a lethal 16-of-21 from the field.

The veteran's explosion from beyond the arc knocked down the door of a record numerous players had tied in recent years, putting her on a mantle all by herself in WNBA history.

Here's a look at McBride's performance and how her 10 3-pointers compare to the previous record.

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Most 3-pointers in WNBA history

McBride stands alone as the first player in WNBA history to make at least 10 3-pointers in a game:

McBride is the first to break the record since Kelsey Mitchell made nine 3s for the Fever in 2019. Since then, the record has been matched seven times by five different players but never surpassed until Sunday.

McBride's career-high before Sunday's explosion was eight, as she drilled eight 3s once in 2024 and 2025. This season, McBride had only topped out at six before taking over against the Wings.

Here's a complete look at McBride's performance.

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Kayla McBride stats vs. Wings

• Minutes: 32
• Points: 43
• FGM/FGA: 16/21
• 3PM/3PA: 10/14
• Rebounds: 1
• Assists: 1
• Steals: 1
• Blocks: 0
• Fouls: 0
• Turnovers: 2

McBride scored 43 points in 32 minutes against the Wings on Sunday, shooting 16-of-21 from the field, including 10-of-14 from beyond the arc. While she only added one rebound and one assist, it hardly mattered. McBride was unstoppable as a scorer, and the result was a comfortable 103-90 win over Dallas.

McBride's 43 points are a new career-high, beating her previous mark of 38, and her dominant day serves as a reminder that the Lynx might have more star power than any team in the WNBA with Collier healthy once again.