Caitlin Clark scored 20 factors with six assists and 4 3-pointers because the Indiana Fever defeated the Connecticut Solar 88-71 on Tuesday evening, securing their Commissioner’s Cup playoff spot in a bodily contest that featured three late ejections.
The victory, mixed with Atlanta’s loss to New York, clinched Indiana’s Commissioner’s Cup berth with a 4-1 report. The Fever moved above .500 for the primary time since their third recreation of the season, enhancing to 6-5 general.
The sport’s bodily nature culminated with 46.1 seconds remaining when Connecticut’s Jacy Sheldon was fouled onerous by Sophie Cunningham underneath the basket. A shoving match ensued, leading to ejections for Cunningham, Sheldon, and Lindsay Allen.
Clark was additionally concerned in an earlier incident in the course of the third quarter. Sheldon poked Clark within the eye, adopted by Marina Mabrey shoving Clark to the ground, main to a few technical fouls and three free throws for Clark.
Clark made her first three 3-pointers in opposition to Connecticut and scored 12 factors within the first half to assist construct a 47-39 halftime lead. Her fourth 3-pointer prolonged Indiana’s benefit to 84-64 late within the recreation.
Kelsey Mitchell contributed 17 factors whereas Natasha Howard recorded 16 factors and 12 rebounds for her fiftieth profession double-double. Damiris Dantas added a season-high 13 factors for Indiana.
