The Indiana Fever, amidst a potent playoff push, have snapped an 11-game losing stripe against the Connecticut Sun, courtesy of a commendable showing that culminated in an 84-80 victory. This marks their first triumph over the Sun since July 3, 2021, a notable shift in momentum as the Fever now stand at a 15-16 record, having won four of their last five games, as CBS4 Indy reports.
Fever's Caitlin Clark dazzled the crowd by setting a WNBA rookie record for 3-pointers, eclipsing the previous record held by Rhyne Howard’s 85 back in 2022, Clark hit a three in the first quarter this brought her season total to 88, as detailed by CBS4 Indy. Kelsey Mitchell shined with 23 points making her fifth consecutive game with 20-plus points a new franchise record in a game where the largest lead didn't breach double digits, illustrating just how tight the competition was.
In attendance to witness Fever's rising temperature were Olympic icons Simone Biles and Gabby Thomas, who post-game, didn't shy away from showing their support for the WNBA and the Fever roster, including the record-setting Clark. “Lemme fan girl,” an excited Biles posted on social media after the encounter, as noted by The New York Post.
The matchup, held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, not only pulled in more than 17,000 fans but also saw the presence of local luminaries including the former late-night host David Letterman and Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson, among the 500,000 fans the Fever have welcomed this season. On the heels of their remarkable win and celebrity-endorsed excitement, the Fever is set to carry this energy into their next game as they face off against the Chicago Sky on the road tomorrow.
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