The Indiana Fever secured a crucial win over the Connecticut Sun, 111-91, in their final game before the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup break.
The Sun came out strong in the first quarter, taking a 28-19 lead over the Fever. However, the home team responded well to the challenge, outscoring Connecticut 39-15 in the second quarter to take a 58-43 lead at halftime.
Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell led the way for the Fever, with Clark contributing 34 points and 12 assists, and Mitchell scoring 34 points to move into the league lead in total points. The pair's performance extended their WNBA record for the most 30-plus-point games for a pair of teammates in a single season, with this being their fourth such game of the year.
The win marks the 19th time this season that the Fever have scored 100 or more points, setting a new franchise record. The team will now take a break before returning to action on September 18, when they face the Toronto Tempo on the road.
The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup will provide a welcome break for the players, who will have the opportunity to represent their countries in the tournament. The WNBA regular season is set to conclude in the coming weeks, with just four games remaining for the Fever.
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