- Caitlin Clark sidelined for at least two weeks with a quad injury.
- Fever lose to previously winless Connecticut Sun, extending losing streak to three.
- Backups Sydney Colson and Sophie Cunningham also exit with injuries.
The Indiana Fever are reeling after suffering a narrow 85-83 loss to the Connecticut Sun, marking their third consecutive defeat. The team is playing without star rookie Caitlin Clark, who is out with a left quad strain expected to keep her sidelined until at least June 10. In her absence, Indiana’s offense has struggled to find rhythm, and late-game execution has proven costly.
To make matters worse, Clark’s backups—veteran Sydney Colson and forward Sophie Cunningham—also sustained injuries during the game against Connecticut.
Clark Out, Depth Tested: Fever Face Critical Stretch After More Injuries
Caitlin Clark’s absence due to a left quadriceps strain has exposed a thin Indiana Fever roster. Without her dynamic scoring and playmaking, the team has struggled offensively, losing back-to-back games, including a tough defeat to a previously winless Connecticut Sun.
Sydney Colson, Clark’s immediate replacement in the starting lineup, suffered a leg injury just minutes into Friday’s contest. Though she didn’t score, her veteran leadership and presence were missed for the remainder of the game.
Sophie Cunningham, who had just returned from a preseason ankle injury, re-injured the same ankle late in the game. Her 10-point performance showed promise before the setback, and now the Fever face uncertainty in both backcourt and wing depth.
Despite the injuries, Clark remains upbeat and engaged. She shared a photo with teammates Lexie Hull and Cunningham on Instagram with the message “Keep pushing,” signaling her support and determination even from the sidelines.
With Clark and her backups injured, the Fever must rely on resilience and quick roster adjustments if they hope to stop the skid and stay competitive in the playoff race.
“Keep pushing.”
These two words shared by Caitlin Clark on Instagram capture the spirit of the Indiana Fever during a turbulent stretch. As injuries pile up and losses mount, Clark’s message serves as a rallying cry for a team forced to dig deep and find strength in adversity.
