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**Headline: Tina Charles Makes WNBA History, Becomes All-Time Field Goal Leader**

**Chicago, IL** – Connecticut Sun veteran Tina Charles etched her name into the WNBA record books Wednesday night, surpassing Diana Taurasi to become the league’s all-time leader in field goals made. The milestone came during the Sun’s game against the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena.

Charles entered the game needing just a handful of baskets to claim the top spot. She achieved the record with her fifth field goal of the first half, bringing her career total to 3,342 and counting. Other top players in the top five include Nneka Ogwumike, Candice Dupree, and Tina Thompson.

Despite Charles’ individual achievement, the Sun struggled early, falling behind the Sky 28-10 in the first quarter. Charles helped them cut the lead to 15 by halftime, scoring seven of her 10 first-half points, 42-27.

The 36-year-old Charles is in her 15th WNBA season and signed with the Sun in February, marking a return to the team that drafted her first overall in 2010. After sitting out the 2023 season, she had a strong year with the Atlanta Dream last season. This year, she continues to inspire younger teammates with her longevity and dedication to the game.

While both the Sun and the Sky are out of playoff contention, Charles’ historic accomplishment provided a highlight for the Sun as they look to finish the season strong. This season, Connecticut will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

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