Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese made WNBA history during Sunday’s game, but her mother was so nervous she could barely watch. Reese became the first player in WNBA history to record a double-double in 10 straight games after tallying 10 points and 16 rebounds in the Sky’s 70-62 loss to the Minnesota Lynx.

All the while, Reese’s mother, Angel Webb Reese, was a ball of anxiety in the stands until the history-making moment, which occurred in the fourth quarter with 23.2 seconds left on the clock, when Reese drained the second of two free throws to finish the game with 10 points. Reese’s mother then applauded and handed out a high-five to a person seated in the stands near her.

What a time.

And for Reese, who won Sportswoman of the Year at the 2024 BET Awards, it wasn’t the only significant occasion of the evening. Reese posted a pair of emojis along with the words “Thank you for Sportswoman of the Year!” on her X, formerly Twitter, account.

It’s difficult to top Reese’s night in any way. Sadly, the Sky lost the game and finished the season with a 6-11 record.

When asked about the record, though, Reese’s coach, Teresa Witherspoon, couldn’t have been more proud of the rookie.

“Just proud of her,” Witherspoon said. “Proud of what she does. I’m sure she’ll say that the win was more important. She’s gonna continue to do what she does, that’s who she is, she’s always gonna come out and play hard and confident and give you everything that she has.”

“She’s the hardest person on herself, so proud of what she’s doing and what she’ll continue to do.”