India, May 22 -- Nneka Ogwumike added another milestone to her decorated career on Thursday night, climbing into fifth place on the WNBA's all-time scoring list during the WNBA game Los Angeles Sparks vs Phoenix Mercury. She entered the game needing just 10 points to move past Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings, and reached the mark in the second quarter with a mid-range jumper off an assist from Jihyun Park, before finishing with a steady all-round contribution.

The veteran forward, who returned to the Los Angeles Sparks after two seasons with the Seattle Storm, continues to build on a career that already includes Rookie of the Year and an MVP award. Her latest performance not only pushed her scoring tally higher but also reinforced her lon...