In a stunning display of resilience, the Indiana Fever secured a historic 99-93 overtime victory against the Connecticut Sun. Trailing by a franchise-record 21 points early in the third quarter, the Fever mounted an improbable comeback.
the highlights 📹 pic.twitter.com/WkCGP0YdRw
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Fever’s rally was led by a red-hot Kelsey Mitchell, who scored 34 of her career-high 38 points in the second half and overtime. Mitchell’s clutch shooting, including back-to-back three-pointers to start the extra period, fueled the comeback. Aliyah Boston also played a pivotal role, notching her 15th double-double of the season with 14 points and 13 rebounds, a new franchise record. Lexie Hull, despite missing her first three shot, hit a corner 3-pointer with 44.9 seconds in OT to give the Indiana Fever a 7 point lead and eventually beat the Connecticut Sun 99-93.
the dagger 🎯
Lexie Hull from the corner to put us up 7 in OT. pic.twitter.com/fQzY4EWMgC
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) August 17, 2025
Despite the heroics, the win was bittersweet as the Fever’s Sophie Cunningham left the game in the second quarter due to a knee injury and did not return.
an epic comeback to remember 🔥
Kelsey Mitchell put on a dazzling performance, tying her career-high 38 points (34 of them coming in the second half and overtime), Aliyah Boston recorded her 15th double-double of the season, a new single season franchise record, in our largest… pic.twitter.com/JSfB3tj1fq
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) August 18, 2025
Full Game Highlights
The win gives the Fever enough cushion as they face the Lynx in the next two games starting this Friday, while the Sun plays at Washington on Tuesday.
Fever are now down with 4 players; Caitlin Clark (groin injury), Sydney Colson (ACL tear in her left knee), Aari McDonald (right foot broken bone) and now Sophie Cunningham.
