A WNBA player steps behind the arc, lines up her shot, and drains a three-pointer. Now imagine doing that nine times in one game. That’s the kind of jaw-dropping performance that makes fans leap out of their seats. Three-point shooting has become a huge part of women’s basketball, opening up the court and giving teams a chance to swing momentum with a single bucket.
Players who can light it up from deep are more than just skilled; they’re the game-changers. Let’s dive into who’s made the most threes in a single game and who rules the all-time list.
WNBA Player With Most 3‑Pointers In Single Game
The WNBA record for the most three-pointers in a single game is nine, and four incredible players share it. The list of talented players includes Kelsey Mitchell, Jewell Loyd, Arike Ogunbowale, and Rhyne Howard. It takes guts, focus, and a hot hand to pull this off. Back on September 8, 2019, Kelsey Mitchell of the Indiana Fever caught fire against the Connecticut Sun, sinking nine threes in a performance that had everyone buzzing.
In a 99-91 win, Diana Taurasi became the WNBA’s all-time leader in three-point makes, surpassing Katie Smith’s mark of 906. She hit eight three-pointers in the victory, tying her then WNBA record for most threes in a game.
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Then, on July 11, 2023, Jewell Loyd of the Seattle Storm matched it, lighting up the New York Liberty with her silky-smooth shooting. Fast forward to September 1, 2024, when Arike Ogunbowale of the Dallas Wings joined the club. She dropped nine threes on the Atlanta Dream in a game that showed her flair for the dramatic.
Most recently, on June 13, 2025, Rhyne Howard of the Atlanta Dream tied the record. She put on a clinic with her long-range accuracy. However, the WNBA’s three-point line might be shorter than the NBA’s. But nailing nine in a game is a rare feat.
Which Player Leads WNBA All-Time 3-Pointers List?
When it comes to piling up three-pointers over a career, nobody touches Diana Taurasi. As of August 2025, she’s hit 1,447 threes, according to WNBA.com, leaving everyone else in the dust. Sue Bird is second with 1,001, and Katie Smith sits at 906, per Basketball-Reference. Other stars like Becky Hammon (829), Tina Thompson (748), and Katie Douglas (726) are up there, too, but Taurasi’s number is on another level.
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Playing for the Phoenix Mercury since 2004, she’s been a scoring machine for two decades. Whether it’s a playoff game or a clutch moment, she’s money from deep, shooting over 40% from three in several seasons, per ESPN. Sue Bird, a pass-first point guard, still racked up threes with her steady hand. At the same time, Katie Smith was a trailblazer in the early 2000s when long-range shooting wasn’t as common. Hammon, Thompson, and Douglas also shone in eras where the three weren’t the focus, making their spots on the list even more impressive.