Liz Cambage, A’ja Wilson and Marina Mabrey Share the WNBA’s 53-Point Record
The WNBA single-game scoring record is 53 points. See who shares it, the shots behind each performance, and the separate playoff record.
The most points scored by a player in a WNBA game is 53, shared by Liz Cambage, A’ja Wilson and Marina Mabrey as of October 7, 2026. Cambage set the record in 2018, Wilson tied it in 2023, and Mabrey joined them in 2026. All three performances came in the regular season. The current single-game leaderboard lists them together at the top.
The equal totals came from different scoring mixes: Cambage combined exceptional field-goal accuracy with four threes, Wilson made 20 free throws, and Mabrey hit nine three-pointers. None needed overtime.
The three record games
Liz Cambage — Dallas Wings vs. New York Liberty, July 17, 2018. Cambage scored 53 in Dallas’s 104–87 win, adding 10 rebounds and five blocks. She scored 28 points before halftime and 20 in the fourth quarter. The WNBA’s game report documents how Dallas pulled away after leading by only one point entering the final period.
A’ja Wilson — Las Vegas Aces at Atlanta Dream, August 22, 2023. Wilson matched the record in a 112–100 victory. She scored 18 points in the fourth quarter, making all four of her field-goal attempts and all 10 of her free throws in that period. Her full-game line was 16-for-23 from the field and 20-for-21 at the line, according to the Aces’ official recap.
Marina Mabrey — Toronto Tempo vs. Los Angeles Sparks, June 25, 2026. Mabrey became the third record-holder in Toronto’s 125–97 win. She made nine of 18 three-point attempts and finished 17-for-28 overall. The official WNBA game summary confirms the record tie and the four-quarter result.
How each player reached 53
A scoring total combines two-point baskets, three-point baskets and free throws. Here are the shots behind the shared record:
| Player | Field goals | Three-pointers | Free throws | Point breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liz Cambage | 17/22 | 4/5 | 15/16 | 26 from twos + 12 from threes + 15 FT |
| A’ja Wilson | 16/23 | 1/1 | 20/21 | 30 from twos + 3 from threes + 20 FT |
| Marina Mabrey | 17/28 | 9/18 | 10/12 | 16 from twos + 27 from threes + 10 FT |
Sources: Cambage’s box score, Wilson’s team recap, and Mabrey’s league recap. Shooting columns show makes/attempts; point breakdowns are calculated from those lines.
Three-pointers are already included in field goals, not added as extra baskets. Cambage’s 17 makes therefore consisted of 13 twos and four threes. For more on reading those columns, see what FG means in a basketball box score.
Calculated from the table, Cambage made 77.3% of her field-goal attempts, Wilson 69.6%, and Mabrey 60.7%. Mabrey’s larger three-point contribution helped her reach the same total despite taking more shots from the field. Field-goal percentage alone does not capture overall scoring efficiency: it treats made twos and threes equally and excludes free throws.
These are raw scoring records, not pace-adjusted rankings. The WNBA uses 10-minute quarters, but equal game length does not guarantee equal possessions or scoring opportunity. The shooting mix and game environment matter when interpreting the total.
The nearest challenger—and the playoff record
Riquna Williams’s 51 points for Tulsa at San Antonio on September 8, 2013 is the next-highest regular-season total on the current leaderboard. She set that mark in the Shock’s 98–65 win over the Silver Stars; it stood before Cambage raised the record to 53.
The postseason record is separate: Arike Ogunbowale scored 45 points for Dallas against Golden State on September 30, 2026, in a 108–100 overtime win. She scored 34 in regulation and 11 in overtime, making 12 of 23 field goals, five of eight threes and 16 of 18 free throws. The Wings’ official report confirms the new playoff mark; ESPN’s report corroborates the performance.