Caitlin Clark Makes New WNBA History With Win Over Connecticut Sun in Indiana Fever

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Caitlin Clark made WNBA history, setting a record for the most three-pointers made by a rookie in a single season during the Indiana Fever’s 84-80 win over the Connecticut Sun.

Clarke hit her 86th three-pointer of the season in the first quarter. Exceeded the previous record Atlanta Dreams’ Ryan Howard had 85 of those in 2022. She added two more from deep later in the game to bring her total this season to 88.

The 22-year-old had 19 points, five rebounds and five assists as the Fever snapped an 11-game losing streak against the Sun — Indiana has lost all three of its games against the Sun this season and has not beaten Connecticut since July 3, 2021, according to the WNBA.

“We are different night and day” Clark said “And that’s what you’ll see with a young group. Obviously we’re young. We have some older players, but a lot of the guys in our squad are younger, so just understanding each other and learning, I think, has taken us a long way.”

All five Indiana starters scored in double figures, with Kelly Mitchell leading the way again with 23 pointsIt’s in a very hot recording condition, averaging 25.6 points per game Since the league resumed after being suspended due to the Paris Olympics.

Mitchell spoke about the benefits of playing with someone like Clarke during her on-court interview after the match.

“I think the best part is that our chemistry just keeps getting better.” She said.
“I appreciate what Caitlin brings to the table, not just because she has speed and space, but because she can land knockouts, and you have to be prepared when it’s your time with someone like her.”

The game was close throughout with neither team able to capitalize on their lead. The Sun threatened to spoil the party late on, but two crucial free throws from Lexi Hall – who scored 17 points in her second start of the season – settled the game to secure a surprise win for the Fever.

Indiana moved to 15-16 with the win as it continued its quest for a postseason berth, while Connecticut fell to 22-8. Dijonay Carrington led the Suns with 19 points and six steals, and Alyssa Thomas added 17 points, six rebounds and six assists.

According to the WNBAThe official attendance inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indiana was 17,274 fans, as the Fever set a WNBA attendance record of more than 500,000 total fans at home and away games throughout the season.

Among the fans inside the arena were two great athletes. Olympic gold medalists for Team USA Simone Biles and Gabe Thomas Meet with the players after the game.

“Everyone watches women’s sports” Bayles posted on Xformerly known as Twitter. “I’m so happy I can go support you! My first of many WNBA games.”

“First WNBA game of many!” Thomas said“I had a lot of fun supporting these stars.”

After making WNBA history by recording 20+ rebounds in three straight games, Angel Reyes’ streak ended in a 74-70 loss to the Washington Mystics.

Reese still had 14 rebounds. – Ha 24th match in a row With double-digit boards — along with seven points and two assists — the seventh overall pick set multiple rebound and double-double records in a stellar rookie campaign.

Stephanie Dolson led the way with 17 points for a Mystics team that has struggled all season, helping the team move to 9-22.

Sky, led by Michaela Onyenwere’s 15 points, fell to 11-19.