Caitlin Clark Scores 32 Points as Fever Hand Liberty First Loss of the Season
Rookie sensation Caitlin Clark leads Indiana Fever to a stunning victory over the undefeated New York Liberty with a season high 32 points. Explore game highlights key stats and reactions.
Indiana Fever End Libertys Undefeated Run
In a dramatic and hard fought battle rookie star Caitlin Clark delivered a career best performance scoring 32 points to lead the Indiana Fever to a surprising 83 78 victory over the previously unbeaten New York Liberty. The win marked a significant turning point for the Fever who have been gradually gaining momentum this season.
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Career Night for Caitlin Clark
The No 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft Caitlin Clark showcased the elite skills that made her a college basketball legend. She shot efficiently from beyond the arc attacked the rim with confidence and played with poise under pressure guiding the Fever to their most impressive win of the season.
- Points 32
- Assists 6
- Rebounds 5
- 3 Pointers Made 6
Clarks performance marked the highest single game point total by any rookie this season and came at a critical time as the Fever sought to establish themselves against one of the leagues top contenders.
Fevers Balanced Team Effort
While Clark was the standout the Fever received key contributions across the board. Aliyah Boston held her own in the paint with double digit rebounds and Kelsey Mitchell added scoring depth. The team also played tight perimeter defense especially in the closing minutes disrupting Libertys usual offensive rhythm.
Liberty Struggle in Closing Minutes
The New York Liberty entered the game undefeated and looked to extend their perfect record behind stars Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu. But the Liberty struggled from three point range and committed several costly turnovers late in the fourth quarter which allowed Indiana to maintain their narrow lead.
- Breanna Stewart 21 points 9 rebounds
- Sabrina Ionescu 14 points 5 assists
Despite the loss the Liberty remain one of the strongest teams in the league and are expected to bounce back.
Postgame Reactions
Speaking after the game Caitlin Clark said
It feels great. We believed in ourselves coming in. We knew they were undefeated but we played our game played together and got the win.
Fever head coach Christie Sides praised Clarks leadership and maturity
Caitlin took control of the game when we needed it most. This is the kind of performance that shows why shes so special.
What This Win Means for Indiana
This victory may mark a turning point in the Fevers season. It boosts their record energizes the fan base and proves they can compete with the WNBAs elite. Caitlin Clarks emergence as a consistent scoring threat could reshape expectations for the rest of the season.