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Indiana Fever rout Liberty as Clark posts 20-10, Mitchell 28

8/12/2026

Summary

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The Indiana Fever defeated the New York Liberty 106-92 on August 11, 2026 in Indianapolis.
Caitlin Clark recorded 22 points and 10 assists, marking her 19th 20-point, 10-assist game.
Kelsey Mitchell added 28 points, extending her 20-point streak to 17 consecutive games.
The league rescinded a technical foul from the prior game, leaving Clark one technical away from a fine.
President Kelly Krauskopf praised White’s leadership and the team’s focus on basketball.

History

Historical Context

The WNBA launched in 1997 with eight teams, the Houston Comets winning the inaugural championship over the New York Liberty (65-51) after the league’s approval on April 24 1996. Expansion added the Indiana Fever in 2000, and by the 2026 season the league fields 15 franchises. The Fever’s 106-92 win over the Liberty, featuring Caitlin Clark’s 19th 20-point, 10-assist game, shows the league’s growth.

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Story summary

The Indiana Fever defeated the New York Liberty 106-92 on August 11, 2026 in Indianapolis.
Caitlin Clark recorded 22 points and 10 assists, marking her 19th 20-point, 10-assist game.
Kelsey Mitchell added 28 points, extending her 20-point streak to 17 consecutive games.
The league rescinded a technical foul from the prior game, leaving Clark one technical away from a fine.
President Kelly Krauskopf praised White’s leadership and the team’s focus on basketball.

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