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Cunningham puts up career night against Minnesota

Published July 13, 2022 10:27 AM

PHOENIX, Ariz. (KMIZ)

Former Mizzou women's basketball star Sophie Cunningham made WNBA history on Tuesday, courtesy of a career outing against the Minnesota Lynx.

Cunningham finished with 36 points, six three pointers, and five steals in the Mercury's double overtime loss to Minnesota. She became just the second player in league history to record more than 30 points, five rebounds, five steals, and make more than five threes in a game.

Cunningham's teammate, Skylar Diggins-Smith, also set a career high with 32 points and 10 assists.

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