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Fever’s Dominant Win Over Connecticut Sun
7/23/2026, 11:10:13 PM
Fever’s Dominant Win Over Connecticut Sun
The Indiana Fever secured a convincing 123-108 victory against the Connecticut Sun as the league approached the All-Star break. The win marked a new franchise high for points scored in a single game and moved Indiana to a 17-10 record, placing the team in fifth position in the WNBA standings. The Sun fell to 7-20, extending a season that has been described as disappointing.
Key Performances
Star guard Caitlin Clark led Indiana with 27 points, 2 rebounds and 11 assists while shooting 8-of-13 from the field and 5-of-9 from three-point range. She also converted all six free-throw attempts and contributed a steal and a block. Kelsey Mitchell added 23 points and 4 rebounds, and Aliyah Boston recorded 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. For Connecticut, Diamond Miller was the top scorer with 15 points, while Saniya Rivers posted 13 points and 6 assists, and Aneesha Morrow contributed a double-double of 10 points and 8 rebounds.
Statistical Highlights
- Indiana’s 123 points set a new franchise offensive record.
- Clark’s shooting efficiency: 61.5% from the field and 55.6% from three-point range.
- The Fever’s bench combined for 23 points, complementing the starters’ output.
- The Sun’s field-goal percentage was 41.5%, compared with Indiana’s 48.2%.
Season Context and Standings Impact
The victory came after Clark’s previous week’s 45-point, 10-assist effort, underscoring her continued scoring prowess. With the win, Indiana improved to 17-10, solidifying a top-five spot heading into the All-Star break. Conversely, Connecticut’s 7-20 record reflects ongoing struggles, leaving the Sun well outside playoff contention. The result highlights the Fever’s offensive surge and positions them as a competitive threat in the second half of the season.
