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Dallas Wins 107-104, First 100-Point WNBA Opener

5/10/2026

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Summary

Dallas Wings Win

The Dallas Wings beat the Indiana Fever 107-104 on May 9, 2026, marking the first WNBA season opener where both teams exceeded 100 points.
Kelsey Mitchell led all scorers with 30 points while Dallas guards Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Arike Ogunbowale and Odyssey Sims each contributed 20-22 points.
Dallas shot 59.1% overall and 52% from three (12-for-23), while Indiana shot 51.9% overall and 29% from three (7-for-24).

Summary

Wings Hire Coach

Dallas Wings hired Jose Fernandez (coach) as head coach, ending his 25-year USF tenure.
Indiana Fever gave Aliyah Boston (player) a historic extension, retaining the former No. 1 overall pick.
Rookie Azzi Fudd (player), the 2026 No. 1 pick, debuted with three points on 1-of-2 shooting.
Season opener aired on ABC and Disney+ and offered a free WNBA League Pass trial.
2026 Commissioner’s Cup runs June 1-17 and ends with a championship on June 30.

History

Historical Context

The WNBA began in 1997 with eight teams and an NBC TV contract, quickly establishing professional women’s basketball in the U.S. The 2026 Dallas Wings–Indiana Fever opener, a 107-104 game in which Kelsey Mitchell scored 30 points, reflects the league’s evolution from early expansion and the 1999 collective-bargaining agreement to today’s higher-scoring play and expanded media deals on ABC and ESPN.

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Dallas Wings Win

The Dallas Wings beat the Indiana Fever 107-104 on May 9, 2026, marking the first WNBA season opener where both teams exceeded 100 points.
Kelsey Mitchell led all scorers with 30 points while Dallas guards Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Arike Ogunbowale and Odyssey Sims each contributed 20-22 points.
Dallas shot 59.1% overall and 52% from three (12-for-23), while Indiana shot 51.9% overall and 29% from three (7-for-24).

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