Saturday proved significant for Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark. She received her eighth technical foul of the season. According to WNBA rules, this typically results in a one-game suspension.
However, the WNBA quickly rescinded the foul, allowing Clark to participate in the Fever’s next game. Clark expressed relief after the game, noting the contact with the referee during the third quarter was unintentional.
Despite the technical foul drama during their match against the Chicago Sky, the Fever secured a 90-86 victory on the road.
WNBA History in the Making
Clark’s game performance was remarkable. She concluded the game with 26 points, four rebounds, 11 assists, two steals, and one block. Her teammate Kelsey Mitchell also impressed with 27 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block.
According to the WNBA, Clark and Mitchell tied the league’s record for the second-most 25-point games by a duo. It was the eighth instance they both scored at least 25 points in the same game.
In their last 10 games, they combined for 516 points, setting a record for any duo in a 10-game series.