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Caitlin Clark's Buzzer-Beater Lifts Fever Over Mystics

6/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Caitlin Clark hit a 31-foot three with 1.2 seconds left, giving the Indiana Fever a 78-76 win over the Washington Mystics at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C.
It was Clark’s first game-winning basket after a similar last-second three forced overtime a month earlier; she finished with 19 points and five assists.
The win moved the Fever to 2-1 in Commissioner's Cup and prompted coach Stephanie White to stress defensive improvement.

History

Historical Context

Since the WNBA’s launch on June 21 1997, when NBC televised the New York Liberty’s 67-57 win over the Los Angeles Sparks before 14,284 fans, the league has built a reputation for clutch finishes. The Indiana Fever, added in 2000, continued that legacy when Caitlin Clark’s 31-foot buzzer-beater secured a 78-76 victory, echoing the drama of the league’s early games.

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Story summary

Caitlin Clark hit a 31-foot three with 1.2 seconds left, giving the Indiana Fever a 78-76 win over the Washington Mystics at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C.
It was Clark’s first game-winning basket after a similar last-second three forced overtime a month earlier; she finished with 19 points and five assists.
The win moved the Fever to 2-1 in Commissioner's Cup and prompted coach Stephanie White to stress defensive improvement.

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