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Indiana Fever defeat Connecticut Sun 111-91 heading into FIBA World Cup break

Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell each scored 34 points as Indiana set league and franchise milestones ahead of the regular-season pause.

The short version

  • The Indiana Fever beat the Connecticut Sun 111-91 to secure a victory ahead of the WNBA's break for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.
  • Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell each scored 34 points, marking their fourth game this season scoring 30 or more points together—extending a WNBA record for teammates.
  • The victory pushed Indiana's franchise record of 100-plus-point games in a single season to 19.
  • Indiana will resume its regular season on Sept. 18 against the Toronto Tempo with four games remaining.

Key facts

  • The Indiana Fever defeated the Connecticut Sun by a final score of 111-91 after overcoming a 28-19 first-quarter deficit.[Fox News]
  • Caitlin Clark scored 34 points and recorded 12 assists in the victory.[Fox News]
  • Kelsey Mitchell scored 34 points, moving into the WNBA league lead for total points scored.[Fox News]
  • Clark and Mitchell set a league record with their fourth game in a single season featuring 30 or more points from two teammates.[Fox News]
  • The win marked Indiana's 19th game this season scoring at least 100 points, extending a franchise record.[Fox News]
  • The WNBA season is pausing for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, with Indiana scheduled to play next on Sept. 18 against the Toronto Tempo.[Fox News]

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