The spotlight at the arena may have switched from fashion to fierce competition, but Sophie Cunningham made a memorable impression with her unusually casual appearance before Game 1 between the Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces. Often known for her viral pregame outfits, Cunningham opted for comfort over style, donning an oversized gray T-shirt, gray hoodie, black sweatpants, and Adidas sneakers, drawing playful attention from teammate Caitlin Clark. Cunningham humorously admitted on Instagram that she had just rolled out of bed.
While her outfit may have been low-key, the Indiana Fever’s performance was anything but. Despite an injury-plagued lineup that includes stars like Cunningham herself, the Fever stunned top-tier contenders, the Las Vegas Aces, with an emphatic 89-73 victory. The upset is particularly notable given that the Aces had their full roster at the ready, including league MVP A’ja Wilson.
Cunningham, recovering from a torn MCL, joined fellow injured teammates, including Caitlin Clark who also suffered injuries, to retain positivity and team spirit off the court. Their victory in Game 1 underlines the depth and determination of the Fever squad, spotlighting players like Kelsey Mitchell who delivered an exceptional performance.
As the Fever continue to battle through adversities, Game 2 of this thrilling best-of-five series is scheduled for Tuesday in Las Vegas. The Fever have shown that even when sidelined, unity and resilience can drive a team to impressive wins.