Indiana Fever ran out emphatic 123-88 winners over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, claiming the result behind Caitlin Clark’s outstanding 27-point, 11-assist display. With no scoring timeline available, Clark’s all-around control was the pivotal thread in a dominant home performance at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
This was a fixture Indiana took hold of early and never really loosened. The Fever put up 36 points in the opening period, followed it with 34 more before the break, and went into halftime with a commanding 70-46 advantage. From there, the home side managed the contest with authority, adding 27 points in the third period and 26 in the fourth to complete one of their most complete attacking displays of the season.
Connecticut had moments of fluency, particularly when they moved the ball well enough to post 21 assists, but they were constantly trying to keep pace with an Indiana side that was sharper, quicker into its half-court actions, and far more efficient around the basket. The Sun shot 44.3 percent from the floor and 40.0 percent from three-point range, numbers that would usually keep a side competitive, but Indiana’s offensive level was simply on another line altogether.
The Fever finished at 61.6 percent from the floor, hit 11 of 22 from beyond the arc, and shared the ball superbly with 29 assists. That combination of accuracy and circulation made them extremely difficult to contain. Clark set the rhythm from the backcourt, not only leading Indiana with 27 points but also creating repeatedly for teammates, ending the night with 11 assists in a performance that dictated the entire match.
There was strong support around her as well. Makayla Timpson led Indiana on the glass with eight rebounds, helping the Fever edge the rebounding battle 35-28, while the home team’s depth and spacing kept forcing Connecticut into difficult defensive stretches. Even when the Sun found a short spell of offensive flow in the third period, Indiana had an answer and never allowed the margin to become a genuine concern.
For Connecticut, Diamond Miller’s 15 points led the scoring, while Aneesah Morrow added 10 points and eight rebounds. Saniya Rivers contributed six assists, but the Sun could not generate enough stops to trouble a Fever side that looked comfortable from the first quarter onward.
Key performers
Caitlin Clark was the standout performer and the clear driver of Indiana’s victory, finishing with 27 points and 11 assists. Her decision-making and shot creation gave the Fever control throughout. Timpson’s eight rebounds added balance, and Indiana’s collective attacking output was reflected in a huge 123-point total.
On the other side, Miller’s 15 points kept Connecticut ticking over in patches, while Morrow’s work on the boards was one of the brighter elements for the visitors.
NerdSports Stat: Indiana averaged 1.68 points per field-goal attempt and assisted on 64.4% of their made baskets, a striking blend of efficiency and ball movement in a 35-point win.
The result lifts Indiana to 17-10 and strengthens their push near the top end of the WNBA table, especially with an 11-5 home record now backing their postseason ambitions. Connecticut, now 7-20, remain under pressure near the bottom and need a response in their next fixture. For the Fever, this was the sort of polished, high-output display that can carry real momentum into the next stretch of the schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
No individual scoring sequence or minute-by-minute log was available for this match. Caitlin Clark led Indiana with 27 points, while Diamond Miller led Connecticut with 15 points.
Indiana Fever 123 – 88 Connecticut Sun.
Indiana improved to 17-10 and boosted their position in the playoff race, while Connecticut fell to 7-20 and remain in a difficult spot in the standings.
Caitlin Clark was the standout performer with 27 points and 11 assists.
