Indiana Fever Season Comes Down to Caitlin Clark
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Sonia Citron led the Washington Mystics to an 88-84 victory over the Indiana Fever on Friday evening. Citron had 21 points, three rebounds and two assists in the victory. The rookie went 6-of-13 from the field, including 3-for-5 from 3-point range. She also made all six of her free throw attempts.
Both teams trade buckets at the end of shot clock. Makayla Timpson seemingly beat the buzzer for Indiana and then Sonia Citron hit a shot fading away with Lexie Hull right in her face as the shot clock expires. Mystics were up 71-68.
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Sonia Citron’s 21 points and Kiki Iriafen’s double-double lead the Mystics past the Fever 88-84
Sonia Citron scored 21 points, Kiki Iriafen had 18 points and 12 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics beat the Indiana Fever 88-84.
Friday’s loss saw the Fever fall to seventh in the standings after the Golden State Valkyries, who are now sixth, secured a win against the Chicago Sky. When asked to share her thoughts on the playoff race heating up, Cunningham got brutally honest in her response.
Sophie Cunningham had a brilliant highlight that happened in the third quarter of Friday's matchup between the Fever and Mystics.
The Indiana Fever continue to command the headlines. Caitlin Clark is the world’s most popular women’s basketball player, Sophie Cunningham generates buzz with various antics, and now their
While the Washington Mystics look to build off their most recent victory over the Indiana Fever, all eyes are on Fever coach Stephanie White to help Indiana get back in the win column. She’s missed Clark, who’s averaging 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 8.8 assists per game this season.
The Washington Mystics (14-18) battle for the final WNBA playoff spot, while the Indiana Fever (18-15) aim to lock in first-round home-court advantage.
After a five-game win streak, the Fever have now lost four of five, including back-to-back home games against teams outside the playoff positions.
The injury-depleted Fever look to bounce back from a one-point loss to Dallas as they face the Mystics tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET.