(Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images - Provided for use by Chicago Sky)NEWSVandersloot Breaks 22-Year Old WNBA Assist Record Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot made history Monday night, becoming the first player in WNBA history to record 18 assists in a single game. by Gregg Snyder September 1, 2020 Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot made history Monday night, becoming the first player in WNBA history to record 18 assists in a single game. The record-breaking performance was part of Chicago Sky’s 100-77 victory over the Indiana Fever.Vandersloot recorded the single-game WNBA record and a career-high of 18 assists, topping the previous record of 16 held by Ticha Penichiero. Penichiero had reached the 16 assist mark twice in her career.The two-time WNBA All-Star, has been named WNBA Conference Player of the Week twice this season, and will likely be given strong consideration once again after her record breaking output Monday night.The record breaking assist came on a basket made by teammate, Allie Quigley.Vandersloot and the rest of her Sky teammates are breaking barriers on and off the court this season. For every assist this season, Vandersloot is donating $10 to fund CPS classrooms via Donor’s Choose, and is auctioning a pair of game-worn shoes for the cause. In addition, Sky players have committed to donating $10 per point, $100 per win, and $50 for every loss this season. With the matching of the team’s goals from owners Michael Alter and John Rogers, as well as Bob Arthur and Susan Anderson, in addition to fans’ donations, a total of $43,445 has been committed to #SkyTakesAction.The WNBA, it’s organizations and their players, have always been at the forefront of charitable causes and social injustices – this season we’ve seen that expand even further. Double G Sports continues to follow the growth of this tremendous women’s professional league. Post Views: 289The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest PostsGregg SnyderLatest posts by Gregg Snyder (see all) ITZ Staff Makes Super Bowl LV Predictions. Which team wins? Who is MVP? - February 5, 2021 Jets And Nike Create New Jersey High School Girls Flag Football League - February 3, 2021 NJ Sports Photographer, Lauren Guillen, Raising Funds For Local Youth Holiday Gifts - December 11, 2020 President Trump Awards Lou Holtz With Medal of Freedom - December 3, 2020 Related TopicsBasketballChicago SkyCourtney VanderslootFeaturein the zonesocial justiceWNBA Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.Newsletter SubscriptionCan't Miss Posts! No Shame in Their Game – Female Mixed Martial Artists Use Onlyfans to Make Money by Brandon Berrios | posted on December 4, 2020 Neha Uberoi Khangoora: Pro Athlete to Successful Business Entrepreneur by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on February 9, 2021 Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 The Five Biggest Injuries of the 2020 NFL Season by Anthony Paradiso | posted on November 6, 2020 The Most Catastrophic Boat Trip Since the Titanic; the New York Giants by John Venezia | posted on October 4, 2020More in NEWS Nike Executive Ann Hebert Leaves Company Following Reports Of Son’s Sneaker Flipping BusinessNike Executive Ann Hebert Leaves Company Following Reports Of Connection Of Her Son’s Sneaker... Supportive Fans and Golfers Help Tiger Woods Through His ‘Tough Time’Tiger Woods Receives Support from PGA Golfers and Fans Last week there was a... Alex Smith, Washington Football Team Reportedly Parting WaysAlex Smith recently told GQ Magazine that the Washington Football team “did not want him... Jalen Johnson the “Student” AthleteJalen Johnson opted out of the remainder of the men’s basketball season at Duke... Jersey Native, Logan Ryan, signs with hometown Giants Big Ten Commish and POTUS Converse on Potential Restart Plans