Caitlin Clark scored a WNBA career-high 30 points in Indiana Fever’s 88-82 defeat by the Los Angeles Sparks.

Clark became the first rookie to score 30 points and record three blocks, three steals, five rebounds and five assists in a game.

The 22-year-old American broke major records in college while at the University of Iowa and has boosted the popularity of women’s basketball.

“I think I just played with an aggressive mindset,” said Clark, who was the WNBA’s number one draft pick last month.

“I think that was the biggest thing – to play downhill the best I could. We did some good things and then we just kind of shot ourselves in the foot.”

Clark made her debut in May for the Fever, who have lost seven of their eight games this season.