Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever go into FIBA World Cup break with big win over Connecticut
Indiana Fever beat the Connecticut Sun 111-91 before the WNBA pauses for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. The result maintained Indiana’s momentum and extended several team records, while leaving Connecticut with another defeat in a difficult season.
Connecticut led 28-19 after the first quarter, but Indiana responded by winning the second 39-15 to take control. Caitlin Clark recorded 34 points and 12 assists, while Kelsey Mitchell also scored 34 points to move top of the league’s total scoring standings; it was their fourth shared 30-point game of the season, a WNBA record. Indiana now has 19 games with at least 100 points this season and has four regular-season matches remaining, resuming on 18 September against Toronto Tempo.
- Indiana defeated Connecticut 111-91 before the World Cup break.
- Clark and Mitchell each scored 34 points.
- The Fever extended their season scoring records.
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The WNBA is the leading women’s professional basketball league in the United States. Its season includes a regular schedule followed by play-offs, and it pauses at times so players can join their national teams for major international competitions such as the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
The Indiana Fever are a WNBA team based in Indianapolis. Caitlin Clark is one of their leading guards, known for scoring and creating chances for teammates, while Kelsey Mitchell is another key scorer; their partnership has helped make Indiana one of the league’s highest-scoring sides.
The Connecticut Sun are based in Uncasville, Connecticut, and are also regular WNBA opponents of Indiana. Results before an international break can shape a team’s confidence and position in the standings, particularly with only a small number of regular-season games left before the play-offs.
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