Full Breakdown
Cheryl Reeve Ties WNBA Regular-Season Coaching Wins Record as Lynx Defeat Wings
6/29/2026, 1:46:14 PM
Game Highlights and Record Tie
On Sunday in Arlington, Texas, the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Dallas Wings 85-77 at the College Park Center, improving to 15-4 overall and 9-1 on the road. Coach Cheryl Reeve earned her 379th regular-season win, tying Mike Thibault for the league’s all-time lead. Natasha Howard contributed a double-double with 21 points and 14 rebounds, while Olivia Miles matched her scoring with 21 points and eight assists.
Background: Hall of Fame Induction and Coaching Milestones
Reeve was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday in Knoxville, alongside Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne, and already holds the league’s all-time playoff-wins record.
Key Figures
- Cheryl Reeve – 59-year-old head coach, now tied for the all-time regular-season win record.
- Natasha Howard – Double-double with 21 points, 14 rebounds and three steals.
- Olivia Miles – 21 points, eight assists and perfect 8-for-8 free-throw shooting.
- Mike Thibault – Former Washington Mystics coach whose 379-win regular-season record Reeve matched.
Data & Statistics
- Final score: Lynx 85, Wings 77; Lynx led 28-16 after the first quarter and 45-29 at halftime, holding Dallas to 11-for-37 shooting and eight turnovers. The win improved Minnesota’s road record to 9-1 and its overall standing to 15-4.
- Natasha Howard posted a 21-point, 14-rebound double-double, and Olivia Miles recorded 21 points with eight assists and flawless free-throw shooting.
- Reeve’s career regular-season win total is reported as either 378 or 379 wins, depending on the source.
Official Statements & Responses
The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame announced Reeve’s 2024 class induction, noting her dual regular-season and playoff win records, and league officials said her achievement highlights the Lynx’s sustained competitiveness. League officials also cited Reeve’s recent comments on increased transparency as evidence of progress.
Verbatim Quotes
> “I don't think there's any doubt about the investment of time and money that's been made and attention. The two years of frustration I felt that showed itself (last season) was that they were not listening to key stakeholders. It was not a collaboration. That has changed dramatically,” — Cheryl Reeve, Minnesota Lynx head coach
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
ESPN says Reeve tied the record at 379 wins, while Sportsnet lists 378 wins; the WNBA has not clarified.
What’s Next
The Lynx travel to New York Friday to face the Liberty, where a win would give Reeve her 380th regular-season victory and a new all-time record.
