Caitlin Clark, the standout rookie guard for the Indiana Fever, delivered another impressive performance, falling just short of her season-high in points as she helped lead her team to a 100-93 comeback win over the Dallas Wings. With this victory, the Fever extended their winning streak to four games, bringing their record to 17-16 and marking a significant moment as they surpassed the .500 mark.
Clark scored 28 points in the game, although her teammate Kelsey Mitchell stole the spotlight by achieving a career-high 36 points. After a slow start, where she managed only five points in the first quarter and a half, Clark began to make her impact felt. In contrast, Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale shone in the first half, sinking five 3-pointers in the opening quarter and totaling 24 points by halftime.
Despite the initial challenges, Clark etched her name into Fever history with her 595th point, surpassing Tamika Catchings’ franchise record for most points scored by a rookie in a single season. Ogunbowale’s performance included tying a single-game WNBA record with nine 3-pointers, but it was the Fever who surged ahead in the fourth quarter, outscoring Dallas 30-19. Clark played a crucial role during this stretch, hitting two pivotal deep 3-pointers that fueled Indiana’s momentum.
This outing follows Clark’s remarkable 31-point game against the Chicago Sky just prior, and with this victory, the Fever scored 100 points or more in back-to-back games for the first time in the franchise’s history.
In her 37 minutes on the court against the Wings, Clark shot 10-of-19, including 5-of-11 from three-point range. She also contributed four rebounds, 12 assists, and one steal, marking her 12th double-double of the season, although she did commit seven turnovers.