Toronto Tempo guard Marina Mabrey scored 53 points [1] on Thursday night to tie the WNBA single-game scoring record.
The performance marks a rare historical achievement in the league and cements Mabrey's status as one of the most lethal scorers in the game. By matching the previous record, she joins an elite tier of players who have reached the 53-point threshold.
Mabrey led the Tempo to a victory over the Los Angeles Sparks in Toronto. The final score was 125-97 [2], though some reports listed the final score as 125-94 [3]. The win was fueled by Mabrey's efficiency from the perimeter, where she made nine three-point shots [4]. This mark also ties the WNBA record for the most three-pointers made in a single game [4].
The 53-point mark was previously held by Liz Cambage, who set the record on July 17 [5]. Mabrey's ability to maintain high volume while maintaining accuracy allowed the Tempo to overwhelm the Sparks' defense throughout the evening.
This offensive explosion was the centerpiece of a game defined by Toronto's scoring depth. While the Tempo's overall offensive output was high, the concentration of points from Mabrey highlighted a significant mismatch in the matchup against Los Angeles.
The record-tying night comes as the Tempo continue to establish themselves as a powerhouse in the league. Mabrey's performance on Thursday night represents one of the most productive individual efforts in the history of professional women's basketball.
“Marina Mabrey scored 53 points on Thursday night to tie the WNBA single-game scoring record.”
Mabrey's achievement underscores a growing trend of high-volume perimeter scoring in the WNBA. By tying both the total point and three-point records in a single game, she demonstrates a shift in offensive dynamics compared to the previous record set by center Liz Cambage, moving the benchmark for historic scoring from the interior to the arc.
