With a victory, Indiana surpasses the 500 mark and Caitlin Clark smashes the Fever franchise record.

As the Indiana Fever defeated the Dallas Wings 100-93 to win their 17th game of the season, Caitlin Clark broke a franchise record for the team.

Clark finished with four rebounds, 12 assists, and 28 points. She scored crucial back-to-back long-range baskets and made 10 of 19 shots from the field, including five three-pointers, to help the Fever hold a two-point advantage. Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 36 points at the end of Sunday’s game, going 12 for 22 from the field. It was Mitchell’s first 30-point game of the season and her first since Sept. 3, 2023, when she scored 30 points against the Wings in a road win. She broke the Fever rookie record set by WNBA star Tamika Catchings with her 595th point of her career.Na Lyssa Smith grabbed eight rebounds in addition to scoring 14 points. The only other players from the Fever to score in double figures were Mitchell, Smith, and Clark.
Arike Ogunbowale, the Wings’ sharpshooter, lit up the scoreboard, but they still lost. She made nine three-pointers and finished with 34 points. In the loss, she contributed three assists and eight rebounds.

With 25 points, Satou Sabally led the Wings, and Natasha Howard added another 18. With this victory, the Fever surpass.500 for the first time this year.

After finishing 20-14 in 2015, Indiana has not had a winning season since then. With seven games left, this year’s team can guarantee both a winning record and a postseason berth.

In addition, the Indiana Fever has proven to be one of the WNBA’s most tenacious and fierce teams, therefore their 500th victory is undoubtedly significant.The majority of the attention is once again focused on Caitlin Clark’s outstanding performance. Since playing in this historic game where the record was broken, Clark has steadily established herself as one of the brightest stars in women’s basketball.

Guard Caitlin Clark is incredibly fluid and quick to establish herself in the league thanks to her ability to score, create for teammates, and shoot the ball with excellent court vision.

After being chosen, Clark joined the Indiana Fever and has been a formidable player ever since, leading the team in steals, assists, and points.Her aggressive playing style and competitive mindset have brought fresh life to the Fever brand and revived the fan base.

Unbelievably, Clark had an incredible journey to the WNBA. The unanimous All-American was the nation’s top scorer at the University of Iowa.Her ability to score from any position on the court—whether it’s a driving layup or a deep three-pointer—has led to comparisons with notable NBA players like Stephen Curry. Clark quickly shown that her abilities extended to the professional level by becoming an indispensable member of the Fever’s rebuilding team.

Clark had one of those outings this season against one of the bigger opponents that tipped the scales, breaking the previous Fever franchise mark for the most points scored in a single contest. She comfortably moved the bar established by WNBA player Tamika Catchings with her 48-point performance in that particular game.A variety of deep three-pointers, pull-up jumpers, and daring finishes at the basket were used in Clark’s explosive scoring display. Her ability to score freely energized the crowd and left opponents reeling.

There was more to Clark’s performance than just the stats; the setting also played a significant role. Clark took control in the fourth quarter, scoring 20 of her 48 points in that time, even though the Fever needed to win to stay in the playoffs.

Clutch performances are ones that not only guarantee victories but also surpass expectations when they are crucial for the player’s team.