WNBA star rookie Angel Reese delivers record-setting performance in win over Wings

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Angel Reese has been successful on the court in the early portion of her WNBA career.

On Thursday, the Chicago Sky rookie forward logged a double-double for a seventh straight game during an 83-72 victory over the Dallas Wings. She ended the day with 16 points and a career-best 18 rebounds to set a league rookie record for consecutive games with a double-double, passing Tina Charles and Cindy Brown.

Despite her accomplishment, Reese remains eager to continue to elevate her game.

"It's super exciting for myself," Reese told ESPN after the game. "I try to give myself some grace and tell myself I'm doing a good job, but I have so much more to grow, and I'm just excited to be in this league."

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Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky looks to pass the ball during the game against the Dallas Wings at Wintrust Arena in Chicago on June 20, 2024. (Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

The recently retired Candace Parker set the overall WNBA record for most double-doubles in a row during the 2009-2010 season when she accomplished the feat in 12 consecutive games.

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Reese credited former Sky star Sylvia Fowles for mentoring her as she rose to stardom at LSU.

"I love Sylvia, she was a great person to me and a great mentor to me when I was at LSU," Reese said. "Being able to have that relationship with her at LSU, I know she's going to be super proud of me."

Reese is averaging 10.8 rebounds and just