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The Indiana Fever overcame a sluggish opening quarter to defeat the Connecticut Sun 111-91 on Friday, entering the FIBA break on a high note. After trailing by nine points following an inefficient first quarter, the Fever erupted offensively in the second period, scoring 39 points while shooting 71.4% from the field to take a commanding 15-point halftime advantage they would not relinquish.
Guard Caitlin Clark spearheaded Indiana’s turnaround, recording her second consecutive 30-point, 10-assist performance with 34 points and 12 assists. Clark attributed the team’s momentum shift to early defensive intensity, including a steal and fast-break score that helped spark the comeback. Kelsey Mitchell complemented Clark’s efforts with 34 points of her own, including 15 in that pivotal second quarter on efficient 6-of-8 shooting, extending her streak of consecutive 20-point games to 24.
The backcourt duo’s balanced scoring showcased the consistency Coach Stephanie White has emphasized, with Friday marking their 10th game this season where both players exceeded 25 points—the second-most occurrences in league history. Despite the impressive victory, Clark acknowledged the team’s inconsistency, calling their first-quarter performance “sloppy” and praising their resilience in adjusting defensively to hold Connecticut to just 15 second-quarter points.
The Fever will resume play September 18 against Toronto following the FIBA break, with White emphasizing the importance of developing further consistency during the upcoming training period.
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Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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