The Dallas Wings, no strangers to losses this season, continue to captivate fans with Paige Bueckers’ historic performances. In their latest game against the Washington Mystics, the Texas franchise fell by 13 points, remaining anchored in 12th place in the league standings.
Despite the defeat, Bueckers shone brightly, leading the team in scoring and delivering another memorable performance. The 2025 rookie showcased her all-around brilliance, marking a historic night against the Mystics.
Paige Bueckers Makes WNBA History During Wings vs Mystics Game
When the UConn star entered the W, she was compared to Caitlin Clark. The 2024 Rookie of the Year winner set multiple records in the league in her first season, which was one of the iconic rookie seasons in the WNBA. However, the Wings’ guard also had similar potential, which she already showed in her college career.
With her elite gameplay, she nearly matched CC’s most records and even surpassed a few. In a recent game against the Washington Mystics, the Dallas star scored 17 points with three assists and three rebounds, taking her season tally to 463 points, 133 assists, and 100 rebounds. With this, she became the fastest player to score 450+ points, 100+ assists, and 100+ rebounds.
2️⃣ records, 1️⃣ night.
— Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) August 16, 2025
Paige Bueckers is officially the fastest player in franchise history to score 500 points. pic.twitter.com/GyHpBpUQ7i
The reigning NCAA champion achieved the landmark in just 24 games. Record-setting star also had two steals in the game. Shooting a team-high 55.6% from the field, Paige Bueckers ended the night on a high note.
But it was not only about the Wings’ Rookie. Two other rookies playing at the top level also participated in the game, who controlled the game and contributed heavily to the winning side.
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Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron were also top picks in the 2025 WNBA draft. Both were perfect challengers for the Wings’ star’s Rookie of the Year accolade, and they have been very consistent in the league so far. Citron, in particular, gave her side a competitive edge in many games with her elite shooting and playmaking abilities.
In the game against the Dallas Wings, Iriafen and Citron made significant contributions to their side’s victory. The Notre Dame guard scored 18 points and provided six assists. Iriafen led the team in scoring with 23 points and also grabbed 10 rebounds. This was her ninth double-double of the season.
The Wings’ inability to support their star player led to their 24th loss of the season. In the rookies’ season conversation, though, Iriafen won the Rookie of the Month award in May. Bueckers won the accolades in June and July, making a strong push for the ROTY award.