This was Indiana’s first game of their three-game homestand and the Fever staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Phoenix Mercury 86-77 in a highly charged matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
The game began as an absolute disaster for Indiana. The Fever endured a historically abysmal first quarter, scoring just six points—tied for the fourth-fewest in franchise history. Phoenix capitalized on the cold stretch, racing out to an early 16-point advantage behind sharp execution.
However, the tide turned dramatically thanks to Indiana’s explosive core. Led by Caitlin Clark, who anchored the offense with 24 points, with 3 make three-points, and 9 assists, the Fever completely flipped the script. Alongside Clark, Kelsey Mitchell provided a crucial scoring punch with 22 points, while Aliyah Boston anchored the interior with 8 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block. This high-powered performance completely erased the early deficit and it was tied at 41 entering the second half.
The intensity reached a boiling point in a chaotic fourth quarter. A physical, drawn-out final period erupted into a chippy scuffle that saw six technical fouls handed out between the two teams. Tensions flared so high that Indiana’s Myisha Hines-Allen was ejected after picking up her second technical foul. Ultimately, the Fever weathered the storm, proving their resilience after a rocky start.
Fullgame Highlights;
Both team don’t have to wait long for a rematch, since they’ll face again this Wednesday night.
The game started as a high-octane offensive shootout, with the Indiana Fever putting together a historic first half. Driven by Caitlin Clark’s hot hand early, Indiana opened the game shooting a perfect 8-for-8, racking up 37 points in the opening frame—the third-most in a single quarter in franchise history. Backed by Kelsey Mitchell’s 16 first-half points, the Fever held a narrow 59-56 lead at intermission.
Then came the third quarter, and everything went wrong for Indiana. Heavy whistle trouble combined with a wave of sloppy play completely sapped the Fever’s offensive rhythm. Indiana gave away the ball 19 times throughout the afternoon, with Clark committing seven of those turnovers herself. Atlanta capitalized on the mistakes immediately, suffocating the Fever with a 28-15 third-quarter surge to pull ahead 84-74.
By the time the fourth quarter rolled around, the Dream comfortably enjoyed that 10-point cushion. Indiana had no answers left in the tank, allowing Atlanta’s lead to balloon to as much as 22 points before settling at a final 113-96 blowout victory.
Statistically, the Fever were led by Clark’s 26 points and 7 assists, while Mitchell finished with 16 points and Aliyah Boston chipped in 13 points and seven defensive rebounds, a milestone that pushed her past 800 career defensive boards. However, the afternoon belonged to Atlanta. Rhyne Howard paced the Dream with 24 points, while Jordin Canada orchestrated the offense beautifully with 12 points and 12 assists, scoring eight critical points in the defining third quarter without committing a single turnover. Angel Reese also entered the history books during the contest, scoring 18 points and grabbing eight rebounds to become the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 career rebounds, achieving the feat in just 79 games. Backed by massive bench performances from Allisha Gray with 22 points and Naz Hillmon with 19, Atlanta coasted to a franchise-record 113 points.
Game highlights;
Next Up:
Indiana Fever will head back home to Gainbridge Fieldhouse to kick off a three-game homestand on Monday, June 22nd, against the Phoenix Mercury. The Atlanta Dream will stay at State Farm Arena to host the Toronto Tempo on Monday, June 22nd.
The rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese added a thrilling new chapter during a high-stakes showdown between the Indiana Fever and the Atlanta Dream. In a dramatic, high-scoring battle, the Dream walked away with a tight 108-101 victory. For Reese—who joined Atlanta earlier in the 2026 season—this marked a rare and massive head-to-head victory over Clark, breaking a dominant stretch of head-to-head wins by the Fever guard.
Despite the loss, Indiana’s “Big 3” put on an absolute clinic. With Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Kelsey Mitchell firing on all cylinders, the Fever stayed highly competitive throughout the entire game, proving why they are one of the most dangerous trios in the league. Together, the three stars accounted for 75 of Indiana’s 101 total points. Clark led the way with 26 points, 7 assists, and 2 rebounds, while Mitchell matched her with 26 points of her own. Meanwhile, Boston anchored the paint, stuffing the stat sheet with 23 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 blocks.
Angel Reese showed up big in the @AtlantaDream's win against the Fever 💯
She logged 21 PTS and 11 REB while going 8/14 from the field! ➡️ Recorded her 10th double-double to tie Jessica Shepard for the most this szn ➡️ Reached 20+ PTS and 10+ REB for the first time this… pic.twitter.com/TaTl2ZnH4P
However, the Atlanta Dream countered with an elite, balanced attack where all five starters scored in double digits. The charge was led by Reese, who anchored the paint with 21 points and 11 rebounds on 8-of-14 shooting to secure her 10th double-double of the season. Alongside her, Jordin Canada orchestrated the offense seamlessly to push the pace, finishing with 18 points. Rhyne Howard provided the crucial backcourt execution to close out the fourth quarter, delivering 16 points and 6 assists while hitting critical, back-to-back buckets late to stifle the Fever’s comeback.
Adding to the historic and play-off athmosphere of the night, the game served as the official on-court debut of Clark’s highly anticipated first signature sneaker, the Nike Caitlin 1. While the Dream spoiled the Clark’s sneaker maiden voyage, the combination of elite hoops, a rare Reese victory, and fresh sneaker history made this an unforgettable night for women’s basketball.
Game Highlights;
Both team will face again this Saturday afternoon in State Farm Arena.
Indiana Fever dominated the Toronto Tempo 113–91 on Tuesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, extending their winning streak to four games and improving their record to 9-5. The convincing victory, fueled by a balanced offensive attack and standout individual performances, also set a franchise record for the most points scored in a regulation game.
Kelsey Mitchell led all scorers with a team-high 27 points on a blistering 9-of-11 from the field, making her the game’s top performer. But the night’s most electric display came from Sophie Cunningham, who torched Toronto from beyond the arc, drilling 6-of-7 three-point attempts for a season-high 24 points on a near-perfect shooting night.
Caitlin Clark once again orchestrated the Fever offense with precision, posting a stellar double-double of 21 points and a season-high 14 assists, constantly breaking down the Tempo defense to find open teammates and reinforcing her status as one of the league’s premier playmakers. Aliyah Boston rounded out Indiana’s dominant performance with an efficient 18 points and 11 rebounds.
The Fever shot 52.2% from the field and outrebounded Toronto 54–32, completely overwhelming the Tempo in the second half and outscoring them 60–41. Indiana led by as many as 24 points, turning the game into a showcase of their depth and execution.
The victory cements Indiana’s place as one of the WNBA’s most dangerous offenses, as the surging Fever continue to build serious momentum heading into a busy stretch of upcoming games.
Game highlights;
The @IndianaFever defeat the Tempo 113-91 at home 😎 Kelsey Mitchell and Sophie Cunningham helped secure the fourth straight win for the Fever!
The Indiana Fever continued their blistering momentum, securing an impressive 85-75 victory over the Connecticut Sun to capture their fourth win in the last five games. Showcasing elite chemistry and depth, the team’s collective execution was on full display as five Fever players scored in double digits.
Leading the charge was a spectacular performance by Indiana’s “Big Three,” who successfully neutralized Connecticut’s top performers. Caitlin Clark led all scorers with 25 points while orchestrating the floor with 5 assists and 3 rebounds. Kelsey Mitchell continued her elite scoring form, punishing the perimeter to rack up 19 points and 5 assists, while Aliyah Boston anchored the interior with a physical, efficient 13-point, 11-rebound double-double.
Alongside the star trio, Monique Billings chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds, and Sophie Cunningham helped seal the 10-point victory by scoring 11 clutch points—including three 3-pointers—in the final two minutes.
Sophie Cunningham caught FIRE in the final 2 minutes 🔥
The victory highlights a surging Fever squad that is clicking at the perfect time, blending high-octane perimeter shooting with a dominant inside presence.
This game also carried an extra layer of nostalgia for fans in attendance. The matchup marks the final time the Fever will play at the iconic Mohegan Sun Arena, as the Connecticut franchise is set to relocate to Houston next season to reboot the historic Comets dynasty.
Full game highlights;
The Indiana Fever defeat the Sun 85-75 and achieve their third straight win 🤗
The Fever now head back home to Indiana to host the Toronto Tempo, kicking off a stretch where they play five of their next six games at home. Meanwhile, the Sun remain at home to host the Washington Mystics as they look to snap their five-game losing streak.
The Indiana Fever secured a historic 114–106 overtime victory against the Chicago Sky, driven by an unforgettable performance from their “Big 3”, Boston, Clark, and Mitchell.
double-double duo 🔥🔥
tonight Aliyah Boston (34 PTS & 12 REB) and Caitlin Clark (32 PTS & 10 AST) became the first teammates in @WNBA history to have 30-point double-doubles in the same game 😮💨
Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark made WNBA history as the first teammates to record 30-point double-doubles in the same game. Boston dominated the paint, racking up a career-high 34 points and 12 rebounds, including a crucial six-rebound effort in overtime. Clark masterfully orchestrated the offense, delivering 32 points, 10 assists, and a flawless 15-of-15 shooting performance from the free-throw line. Complementing the duo, Kelsey Mitchell provided vital perimeter scoring, finishing with 19 points and converting a critical fast-break layup during the extra period to seal the win.
Game highlights;
The victory improves Indiana’s record to 7–5 overall and 3–1 in the Commissioner’s Cup tournament. The soaring Fever will look to keep their momentum rolling when they hit the road to face the Connecticut Sun, Saturday night. Sky will host the Liberty Wednesday evening.
Caitlin Clark hit the shot that she and the Indiana Fever had to have. The Fever lost a 17-point lead and found themselves down one with 4.3 seconds remaining—enter Clark.
Clark nailed a 31-foot three-pointer from the left wing, leaving the Mystics with just 1.2 seconds on the clock. Indiana was able to hold on the other end to secure a much-needed victory, and avoid another bad loss after being in front, like what happened against the New York Liberty in their last game.
Here’s that Caitlin Clark three-pointer to give the Fever a one-point lead and eventually win the game (78 – 76).
This is a great win for Indiana, especially considering the backlash that will appears from CC critics add the potential damage to her confidence and the team’s morale, particularly since she is currently in a shooting slump.
Here’s some game highlights from last night’s game between the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics;
Next for the Fever will be at home against the Chicago Sky, while the Washington Mystics will also be heading home and try to snap a two-game losing streak against the Toronto Tempo.
The New York Liberty secured a hard-fought 83-75 victory over the Indiana Fever at the Barclays Center, shaking up the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup standings.
The Fever ignited early with high-tempo offense, snapping up a 25-21 first-quarter lead behind dominant paint play from Aliyah Boston—who climbed to third on Indiana’s all-time rebounding list—and a season-high 15 points and 8 rebounds from Monique Billings. Kelsey Mitchell paced the offense with 21 points with 7 rebounds, while Caitlin Clark battled through defensive pressure to keep Indiana ahead through the third quarter, with her 10 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists.
However, the fourth quarter belonged to New York. The Liberty’s veteran poise wore down Indiana’s defense, capitalizing heavily on execution and drawing fouls to sink a decisive 33 free throws down the stretch. Breanna Stewart scored 30 points and 8 rebounds, and lead the Liberty with her steady multi-position impact and Jonquel Jones anchors inside with her 12 rebounds and 1 block, New York’s aggressive final frame overwhelmed the Fever, locking down a gritty home win.
Game highlights;
The Liberty win at home as they defeat the Fever, 83-75, for their fourth straight win!
Indiana Fever will travel to Washington for a rematch with the Mystics, while New York Liberty will go to Connecticut for another game against the Sun, both games will this Monday evening.
The Indiana Fever opened their Commissioner’s Cup defense with a commanding 83-71 victory over the Atlanta Dream, powered by an elite display from their big three.
Kelsey Mitchell stole the spotlight, exploding for 25 points on efficient 11-of-15 shooting. Her personal 11-point flurry in the third quarter effectively broke the game open, while she also surpassed 5,000 career points. Aliyah Boston anchored the interior with 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 blocks, while Caitlin Clark orchestrated the offense beautifully, flirting with a triple-double by tallying 17 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists.
In contrast, Indiana’s defense neutralized Atlanta’s perimeter stars. Allisha Gray struggled heavily, shooting just 5-of-18 for 13 points, while Rhyne Howard was limited to just 8 points on 2-of-9 shooting. Jordin Canada and Naz Hillmon chipped in 13 and 12 points, respectively, while Angel Reese logged a double-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks. However, Atlanta’s 34.3% team shooting couldn’t match the Fever’s firepower, as Indiana shot 44% from the field and 44% from beyond the arc.
Game highlights;
Indiana Fever will face New York Liberty, while Atlanta will host Washington Mystics, both games will be this Saturday.
By ANNE M. PETERSON – AP Sports Writer, published on WNBA.com;
Megan Gustafson had 22 points and the Portland Fire held Indiana’s Caitlin Clark to six points in a 100-84 victory over the Fever on Saturday night.
Carla Leite had 18 points and 12 assists, while Emily Engstler had 16 points and 10 rebounds, the first double-doubles for the expansion Fire. Portland has won four of its last five games.
Aliyah Boston led the Fever with 18 points and seven rebounds. Clark played for 22 minutes, going 1 for 7 from the field with two rebounds, six assists. She got into foul trouble, collecting her fourth in the third quarter, and finished with five.
That’s one bad game from Caitlin Clark, she never found her rhythm and was in foul trouble the whole time.
Indiana Fever will head back home to host Atlanta Dream on Thursday night, while Portland Fire will go to Golden State, who are on a two game winning streak, this Tuesday night.
Veronica Burton had 25 points, six rebounds and a career-best five blocked shots, Gabby Williams added 19 points, six rebounds and six assists, and the Golden State Valkyries beat Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever 90-88 on Thursday night.
Clark’s 3-pointer with 3:55 to play pulled Indiana to 81-80 and Aliyah Boston put the Fever ahead with a jumper the next time down. But Clark turned the ball over with 1:32 left and her team trailing by three then again with 1:06 to go before missing a 3 with 40 seconds remaining.
Indiana had another chance with 24.8 seconds left and Sophie Cunningham scored on an uncontested layup. Williams missed the first of two free throws on the other end. Boston missed a turnaround jumper as the final buzzer sounded — sending the celebratory sellout home crowd into a frenzy.
As bad as Caitlin was in this game, the Fever are still in this game thanks to Indiana’s bench lead by Sophie Cunningham with 11 points and Raven Johnson, who scored a career high of 16 points.
Indiana Fever will travel to Portland for its second road game, while the Golden State Valkyries host the Las Vegas Aces for the second game of their three-game homestand.
INDIANAPOLIS — There is a distinct, rhythmic roar that echoes through Gainbridge Fieldhouse when the Indiana Fever find their transition groove, and the Golden State Valkyries found themselves squarely on the wrong end of it.
Behind a masterful balancing act from their cornerstone tandem of Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston, the Fever weathered a fierce second-quarter storm to secure a hard-fought 90-82 victory over the WNBA’s sophomore franchise. The win pushes Indiana to a promising 4-2 start for the 2026 season—their best opening six-game stretch since 2012, the year where they won the championship.
For a moment, it looked like the Valkyries were going to pull off a massive upset. Lead by the veteran savvy of Tiffany Hayes (19 points) and a brilliant spark from rookie sensation Kaitlyn Chen (18 points off the bench), Golden State staged a relentless 26-18 second-quarter run. They walked into the locker room at halftime holding a comfortable seven-point cushion and all the momentum.
But the third quarter belonged entirely to Indiana.
Adjusting to Golden State’s suffocating defensive traps, Clark began carving up the perimeter, scoring eight points in the frame while dishing out laser-focused assists. Meanwhile, Boston anchored the interior, punishing the Valkyries in the paint. Indiana flipped the script with a crushing 29-17 third-quarter surge, establishing a lead they would never relinquish.
Inside the Box Score
Player
Points
Rebounds
Assists
Key Stat
Caitlin Clark (IND)
22
2
9
4-of-9 from three-point range
Aliyah Boston (IND)
20
16
3
Labeled 42nd career double-double
Kelsey Mitchell (IND)
19
0
3
Flawless 11-of-11 from the free-throw line
Tiffany Hayes (GSV)
19
2
2
Shot 7-of-13 from the field
Kaitlyn Chen (GSV)
18
1
0
Provided instant offense in 19 minutes
Rewriting History
The night wasn’t just a win in the standings; it was another milestone evening for Indiana’s foundation pieces.
With her bruising 20-point, 16-rebound performance, Aliyah Boston secured her 42nd career double-double, tying legend Elena Delle Donne for the 34th most in WNBA history. Simultaneously, Clark’s 9-assist showcase inches her closer to smashing Sue Bird’s historic record as the fastest player to hit 1,000 points and 500 career assists.
“Yeah, it was definitely really physical, too. Um, and they’re a really good team and they’re really good defensively and we battled and I thought we played really great defense, especially in the second half and um thought we got off to a good start, then we kind of dropped a little bit and then the second half was really really good and kind of powered us through.” Clark said postgame. “But for me personally, like it was definitely good to, you know, see my first two shots go in and then kind of go from there.”
When the Valkyries intentionally fouled late to stop the clock, Kelsey Mitchell put on a masterclass in ice-cold execution. Mitchell went a perfect 11-for-11 from the charity stripe, shutting the door on any hopes of a Golden State comeback.
Game highlights;
What’s Next
The Valkyries (3-2) will have another shot at the Fever as they face them on the 28th of May at the Bay Area for a 4-game homestand.
Aliyah Boston had 24 points and eight rebounds, Kelsey Mitchell scored 21 points, and the Indiana Fever beat the Portland Fire 90-73 on Wednesday night with Caitlin Clark sidelined.
The Fever ruled Clark out with a back injury less than two hours before tipoff, her first missed game this season.
Lexie Hull added 16 points on a perfect shooting night – going 4 of 4 from the field, all 3-pointers, and 4 of 4 on free throws – and had eight rebounds for the Fever (3-2). Tyasha Harris made her first start for the Fever, in Clark’s place, and finished with seven assists, two steals and no turnovers, but was scoreless on 0-for-6 shooting.
A great win for the Fever as they move above .500. Both of Indiana’s losses were by less than 5 points, meaning they easily could have gone either way. The Portland Fire, on the other hand, are having a fantastic start for an expansion team. Bridget Carleton has been balling, and it definitely helps that the Fire roster is packed with veteran players.
Game Highlights;
Next up for Indiana is their last home game against the Golden State Valkyries, followed by four road games over their next five matchups. Meanwhile, Portland will travel north to face the Toronto Tempo in a highly anticipated battle of the expansion teams.
The Indiana Fever dropped a heart-breaker in their season opener, falling 107–104 to the Dallas Wings in a game defined by relentless back-and-forth action. The contest was a statistical dead heat for much of the night, featuring 12 lead changes and 8 ties, with neither team able to carve out a double-digit advantage.
While the half-court battle remained even, Dallas found their edge in transition. The Wings dominated the fast-break points category, outscoring the Fever 25–12. This ability to push the pace allowed Dallas to capitalize on Indiana’s defensive rotations and keep the pressure on the Fever’s backcourt.
Kelsey Mitchell put on a masterclass for Indiana, leading all scorers with a blistering 30 points. She was supported by Aliyah Boston, who anchored the interior with 23 points. Caitlin Clark finished with a quiet but efficient stat line of 20 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds, facilitating the offense through heavy defensive pressure.
For the Wings, Arike Ogunbowale proved once again why she is one of the league’s premier finishers. Ogunbowale led Dallas with 22 points, including a clutch, go-ahead step-back three-pointer in the final seconds that effectively sealed the game. Paige Bueckers debuted with a strong 20-point performance, while former Fever guard Odyssey Sims haunted her old team with 20 points of her own.
The Fever had opportunities to force overtime in the closing seconds. Both Mitchell and Clark had looks from beyond the arc to tie the game, but their attempts failed to find the mark.
Indiana will look to bounce back as they travel to Los Angeles for a Wednesday night matchup. Meanwhile, the Wings remain at home to host the Atlanta Dream this Wednesday evening.
The Indiana Fever wrapped up their preseason with a promising 2-1 record, signaling a shift in momentum for the franchise. Led by a blend of veteran leadership and high-caliber rookie talent, the team showcased a more fluid offensive rhythm and improved defensive communication.
First game, Indiana Fever win against the New York Liberty;
The Indiana Fever defeated the New York Liberty, 109-91, to pick up their first preseason win!
The Indiana Fever and Aliyah Boston have agreed to a new contract, with the center signing a new, multiyear agreement through the 2029 WNBA season. With the agreement, Boston becomes the first player in WNBA history to sign a deal under the newly-created Exceptional Performance on Initial Contract (EPIC) provision.
Indiana did not provide any financial details on the contract but ESPN’s Alexa Philippou reports that the deal is “a four-year, $6.3 million contract extension with the Indiana Fever, giving her the richest total salary in league history to date.” Boston will earn $1M this year, then 20% of the cap through 2029, which is approximately $1.77 million per year, for the final three years of her contract.
The new deal secures Aliyah Boston’s long-term future with the Fever, especially since Caitlin Clark is expected to receive a similar, if not larger, contract from Indiana.
After re-signing Kelsey Mitchell, the Indiana Fever added veteran forward Monique Billings to their roster. Billings, an eight-year WNBA veteran, entered the league in the same 2018 draft class as Mitchell. The two have already established strong chemistry this year as teammates for Hive in the 2026 Unrivaled basketball league.
Before joining Indiana, Billings played for the 2025 WNBA expansion side Golden State Valkyries. In her 26 games there, she averaged 7.3 points per game and recorded a total of 21 blocks and 16 steals.
Billings also brings experience playing alongside Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston. The trio represented the United States as members of the 2026 Women’s World Cup Qualifying Team, where Billings helped the squad to a 5-0 record while averaging 6.4 points and 3.2 rebounds per game. Most recently, she participated in the April 2026 USA Basketball training camp in Phoenix, Arizona.
Indiana Fever has resigned All Star Kelsey Mitchell, with the two sides agreeing to contract terms ahead of the 2026 WNBA season. This will be Mitchell’s ninth season with the Indiana Fever, the team who drafted her No. 2 overall by the Fever in the 2018 WNBA Draft. The signing will keep Fever’s Big 3, the includes Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston for the 2026 WNBA Season.
Mitchell returns to the Fever following what was her most successful season, a year which saw the guard win the 2025 Commissioner’s Cup, earn her first All-WNBA First Team honors and named a finalist for 2025 WNBA Most Valuable Player. In 2025, Mitchell set a new franchise record for points per game in a single season (20.2), surpassing a two-decades long record set in 2003 by Tamika Catchings. Additionally, Mitchell was named a WNBA All-Star for the third-consecutive year and was a two-time WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
In the postseason, Mitchell led the Fever to the WNBA Semifinals for the first time in a decade, appearing in all eight of Indiana’s playoff games while scoring 178 points, the third most in a single postseason in franchise history, behind only Catchings (2012, 2015).
After the announcement of Kelsey Mitchell’s resigning, Clark and Boston has a special for their team-mate;
The upcoming 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament will be broadcast by TNT after the network acquired the exclusive U.S. English language broadcast rights to World-Class FIBA Men’s and Women’s Tournaments.
TNT Sports is the new home for FIBA Basketball 🏀🔥
Catch games as early as March 11th-17th for the Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament across TNT, truTV, & HBO Max! pic.twitter.com/z3ruzwXqCx
While the Americans have technically already qualified for the World Cup, these matchups against international powerhouses like Spain and Italy serve as a high-stakes proving ground for a squad looking to refine its chemistry before heading to Germany this September 2026.
Both Aliyah Boston (Indian Fever) and Sonia Citron (Washington Mystics) are out of U.S. roster for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament. They will be replaced by Monique Billings (Golden State Valkyries) and Rae Burrell (Los Angeles Sparks).
The pair will replace Aliyah Boston and Sonia Citron, who are no longer able to compete in the tournament that will take place in San Juan. Boston missed the Unrivaled playoffs with what was described as a right lower extremity injury. Citron missed the end of the regular season of Unrivaled with the same injury designation as Boston.
Billings was part of the 2017 USA under-23 national team that was undefeated at the Four Nations Tournament. Burrell will be making her U.S. competitive debut.
Here’s the new 12 player roster for 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament;
Monique Billings
Paige Bueckers
Rae Burrell
Caitlin Clark
Kahleah Copper
Chelsea Gray
Dearica Hamby
Rhyne Howard
Kiki Iriafen
Kelsey Plum
Angel Reese
Jackie Young
2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament will be broadcast by TNT Sports and you can checkout the full schedule here.
The USA Basketball Women’s National Team just announce the 18-player roster for its upcoming training camp, scheduled for December 12-14 at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.
The camp’s 18-player roster is a mix of championship experience and rising talent. Headlining the group are five 2024 Olympic gold medalists: Kahleah Copper, Chelsea Gray, Brittney Griner, Kelsey Plum, and Jackie Young. Joined by Dearica Hamby, a bronze medalist from the 2024 3×3 Olympic competition. Other accomplished veterans include 2022 FIBA World Cup champion Brionna Jones.
The camp will also mark the senior National Team debut for ten highly anticipated young players: Lauren Betts, Cameron Brink, Paige Bueckers, Veronica Burton, Sonia Citron, Caitlin Clark, Kiki Iriafen, Rickea Jackson, Angel Reese, and JuJu Watkins. Many of these newcomers, including Aliyah Boston, already boast gold medals from various junior and youth international competitions. Kiki Iriafen will make her first appearance with USA Basketball. The roster also features numerous players with 3×3 experience, including Olympic medalists Plum and Young.
The training will be led by 2025-28 Women’s National Team head coach Kara Lawson (Duke University). She will be supported by a veteran coaching staff featuring court coaches Natalie Nakase (Golden State Valkyries, 2025 WNBA COY), Nate Tibbetts (Phoenix Mercury), and Stephanie White (Indiana Fever, 2023 WNBA COY).
Managing Director Sue Bird will use the camp to evaluate the athletes as the program begins preparations for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin, where the USA aims to secure an unprecedented fifth consecutive gold medal.
After losing Game 3, the Indiana Fever bounced back to defeat the Las Vegas Aces and force a winner-take-all Game 5 of the 2025 WNBA Semis.
Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 25 points, on the other hand, Aliyah Boston had a monster game of 24 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 assists, along with 2 blocks and 2 steals, despite guarding A’ja Wilson for the entirety of the game. Odyssey Sims was a big factor with 18 points. Lexie Hull despite scoring only 7 points, she was the engine that powered the Fever’s defense, Hull grabbed 7 rebounds, with 4 steals and 1 block.
The Indiana Fever won the game even though the Aces got a big performance from 4-time MVP A’ja Wilson. She scored 31 points and 9 rebounds and was also a force on the defensive end with 4 steals and 3 blocks. Jackie Young added 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists. Aside from Wilson and Young, the rest of the Aces were a non-factor. The team even committed a technical foul when Head Coach Becky Hammon mistakenly called an extra timeout with 30.1 seconds left in the game. This mistake cost the Aces possession, and the Fever were able to capitalize by making the technical free throw and the two free throws by Odyssey Sims when she was fouled by Chelsea Gray, creating a 10-point margin (87−77).
Game Highlights
The series will now move back to Las Vegas for the deciding Game 5 this Tuesday, Sept 30th. The pressure will now be on the Aces, considering they are the healthy team, with the reigning MVP A’ja Wilson, and are playing at home. The Indiana Fever, at this point, are already overachieving, with 5 players out due to season-ending injuries and with 2 players who were added only a month ago, simply by pushing the Aces to the brink of elimination.
The Indiana Fever continue to defy logic that they upset the Las Vegas Aces and steal game 1 of the 2025 WNBA Semifinals. It was a Kelsey Mitchell show she scored a game high of 34 points, out playing A’ja Wilson who was named this year’s MVP, her 4th MVP.
Kelsey Mitchell scored a playoff-career high 34 points and the Indiana Fever beat the Las Vegas Aces 89-73 on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-five semifinal series.
After seeing their double-digit lead shrink to three points with 2:51 left in the third, the Fever closed the quarter on an 11-0 run to extend their advantage to 14 points, seizing control of the game and never looking back.
Mitchell, who finished fifth in MVP voting with 93 points, scored 17 points in the first half, setting the tone for the Fever’s offense. The veteran guard, who finished the regular season ranked third in scoring with 20.2 points per game, shot 12 of 23 (52.2%) from the floor, including 4 of 6 from 3-point range in her first-ever semifinal game.
Watch Kelsey Mitchell Becomes First Fever Player To Record 30+ PTS In A Playoff Game since 2012!
The Indiana Fever once again rose to the occasion, evening the series against the Atlanta Dream (77-60) and forcing a winner-take-all Game 3 back in Atlanta.
It was a relatively close game in the first half, where the Fever’s largest lead was only 11 points. Atlanta even closed the half with a 10-to-5 run to cut the lead to just six points (35-29). In the third quarter, the Dream was able to cut the lead to just three points (40-37) with a bounce pass from Rhyne Howard and an easy two points by Naz Hillmon. But Indiana ended the quarter with a 19-to-7 run (59-44) and never looked back.
5 points in the final 9 seconds of the third quarter 🔥
Aliyah Boston gets inside for the bucket, Kelsey Mitchell steals the inbound and Lexie Hull cashes in with a three at the buzzer to put us up 15 at the end of three ♨️ pic.twitter.com/HI1IDZJIHI
Kelsey Mitchell lead the team with 19 points, compared to Game 1, both Aliyah Boston and Natasha Howard had a great game, scoring 15 points and 12 points, respectively. But was also a full team effort for the Fever where everyone who played scored. Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard was a no show for the Dream and only two players scored in double-digits.
The series will not shift back to Atlanta with the pressure on the Dream to close the game at home. Game 3 of the 2025 WNBA First Round of the Playoff will be this Thursday at Gateway Center, Atlanta.
Atlanta Dream takes Game 1 against the Indiana Fever of the 1st Round of WNBA Playoff. The team was lead by Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard, scoring 20 apiece. Gray added 6 rebounds and 4 assists, while Howard grabbed 6 more rebounds.
It was a close game in the first 3 quarter, where neither team’s largest lead is only 7-points, and entering the 4th quarter Dream’s lead was just 5-points but Atlanta went on a 14-to-6 run and the team never look back.
Kelsey Mitchell lead the Fever with 27 points while Odyssey Sims added 10 points. Aliyah Boston who got into foul trouble and needed to sit at the start of the 4th quarter added 8 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists.
Game Highlights
Game 2 will be in Indiana and it will the home crowd should be able to provide the energy that the team needs to even the series.
The Indiana Fever defeated the Minnesota Lynx 83-72 on September 9, 2025, in their final regular season game. The Lynx, who are the league’s top-ranked team, chose to rest their star player and MVP candidate, Napheesa Collier.
Despite also being without their star rookie, Caitlin Clark, who is out for the season with a groin injury, the Fever got off to a hot start, taking a 14 points lead at the end of the 1st qtr and never looking back. The Lynx where able to cut the lead to just 5-points (50 – 45) but with their leader Napheesa Collier, Minnesota could not get over the Fever.
3 straight games with 5 players in double figures. 3 straight wins.
Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 18 points, while Odyssey Sims added 15. Aliyah Boston also had a notable performance scoring 12 points and 8 rebounds, she broke her own franchise record for most rebounds in a single season with 361.
The Lynx struggled with their shooting, particularly from beyond the arc, where they went 2-for-20. Jessica Shepard, who started in place of Collier, led the Lynx with 16 points and 7 rebounds. The loss moves the Lynx’s record to 33-10, while the Fever finished their season at 24-20 and with the win of Seattle over Golden State, the Fever will now head to the playoffs as the 6th seed.
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.
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.
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
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.
The Indiana Fever suffered a 1-point loss to the Dallas Wings, falling 81-80 in a close matchup. Maddy Siegrist led the Wings with a career-high 22 points in her first start since June 6. Paige Bueckers had another impressive all-around performance with 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Li Yueru added 20 points off the bench.
The Fever played catch-up for most of the game, briefly leading by six points (46-52). However, the Wings went on a dominant 32-9 run, building a 17-point lead (78-61) in the middle of the fourth quarter. The Fever managed to cut the lead to just one point with 33.4 seconds left, but Kelsey Mitchell missed a 15-foot pull-up jumper that could have secured the win.
Mitchell led the Fever with 24 points and 6 rebounds. Sophie Cunningham and Aliyah Boston each added 14 points, and Natasha Howard had another double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Chloe Bibby had her highest production as a member of the Fever, scoring 11 points in just 11 minutes of play. The Fever were without their star point guard Caitlin Clark, who is reportedly “progressing from an injured right groin but still is not practicing” with the team.
Next for the Fever will be against the Washington Mystics while the Wings will host the Sparks, both games will be this Friday.
Even though the Fever were without their three point guards, they handed the Sky a 22-point beating (92–70).
Four of the Indiana Fever’s starters scored in double digits: Aliyah Boston with 15 points, Kelsey Mitchell with 26 points (4-of-8 from the three-point line) and 8 assists, Sophie Cunningham with 16 points (3-of-6 from the three-point line), and Lexie Hull with 17 points (4-of-6 from the three-point line). Natasha Howard also contributed 7 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks. The bench also made an impact, especially on the defensive end, with three steals and two blocks. Makayla Timpson added 7 points off the bench.
Sydney Colson and Aari McDonald are both out with season-ending injuries from their last game against Phoenix. Colson suffered a torn left ACL, while McDonald had a broken bone in her right foot. Caitlin Clark is also still out with a groin injury.
Sky are also missing some key players mainly Angel Reese with a back injury and Courtney Vandersloot with a torn right ACL injury.
The Indiana Fever will play their next two games at home, starting with the Dallas Wings this Wednesday. The Sky will visit Connecticut on Thursday.
