Indiana Fever Secures Victory Over New York Liberty

On August 11, 2026, Kelsey Mitchell excelled by scoring 28 points, 20 of which came in the first half. This performance led the Indiana Fever to a 106-92 win against the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Caitlin Clark contributed significantly to the victory with 22 points and 10 assists. The Fever demonstrated strong form as they have won seven of their last nine games. Coach Stephanie White’s passionate pregame speech seemed to inspire the team. She addressed issues overshadowing the WNBA and emphasized her commitment to improvement.

Indiana’s shooting was outstanding, with the team achieving 59% from the field and 79% from three-point range. They led 64-46 at halftime. Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark, and Sophie Cunningham each hit four three-pointers, contributing to the 16 out of 25 team attempts. Cunningham added 12 points while Aliyah Boston scored 19 points and grabbed seven rebounds.

The New York Liberty saw strong efforts from Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu, each scoring 19 points. Jonquel Jones aided the Liberty with 14 points and 10 rebounds.

During the second quarter, the Fever increased their advantage with a decisive 15-7 run, bringing the score to 54-37. Although New York made a brief comeback in the third quarter, reducing the gap to 66-57, Indiana regained control. Key plays by Kelsey Mitchell, including a three-point play, and a three-pointer by Sophie Cunningham, pushed the score to 87-67 by the end of the third quarter.

Indiana maintained their lead throughout, ensuring that New York couldn’t close the gap, securing a commanding victory.