Liberty’s Breanna Stewart is closing in on a major WNBA record

Endia Berger

Liberty’s Breanna Stewart is closing in on a major WNBA record image

Breanna Stewart is building a legacy that’s impossible to ignore, not just with the New York Liberty, but in the WNBA record books overall.

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On Thursday night, Stewart exploded for 35 points, along with three rebounds, three steals and two assists in a win over the Phoenix Mercury. It was her first 30+ point performance of the 2025 season and yet another statement game in what's already a storied career.

That outing marked her 14th 30-point game with the Liberty, putting her second in franchise history for most 30+ point performances. But on a league-wide scale, it was even bigger: it was her 30th career 30-point game overall, making her just the third player in WNBA history to reach that milestone.

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She now trails only two legends — one of them being Diana Taurasi, the all-time leader with over 50 such games to her name.

Stewart isn’t just dominating, she’s inching closer to GOAT territory with every bucket.

Endia Berger

Endia Berger is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. She has a rich background in sports media and journalism, contributing to TNT Sports, the NCAA, USA Football and more. With a deep passion for storytelling, she is committed to crafting stories that highlight the excitement and human elements of the games we love.