Caitlin Clark delivered her most electrifying performance yet as a pro, scoring 32 points to lead the Indiana Fever to an 88–83 victory over the previously unbeaten New York Liberty on Saturday night. The rookie phenom snapped New York’s perfect start to the season and made a massive statement in front of a roaring home crowd.
“We needed a game like this,” Clark said postgame. “We believed we could win — and we showed it.”
Clark’s 32-point night is her WNBA career high, and it came on a night when the Fever needed every bit of it. She added 6 assists, 4 rebounds, and nailed 6 of 11 shots from deep.
🔥 A Rookie No More?
Clark’s early season had been a rollercoaster of hype, tough matchups, and growing pains. But on Saturday night, she looked every bit the superstar she was projected to be.
She took over in the second half, hitting back-to-back threes in the fourth quarter that swung momentum Indiana’s way. The crowd erupted with every shot, and Clark fed off the energy.
“She has that Steph Curry-like gravity,” said Liberty coach Sandy Brondello. “You can’t give her an inch.”
📉 Fever Find Their Groove
The win was Indiana’s third straight and arguably their most impressive of the season. After a rocky start, they’re finally finding rhythm — and it all starts with Clark.
Veteran forward Aliyah Boston added 16 points and 9 rebounds, while Kelsey Mitchell chipped in 14. Defensively, the Fever held Liberty stars Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu to a combined 12-of-31 shooting.
🧠 Clark vs. Liberty — The Rivalry Begins?
Saturday’s matchup may have sparked the next great WNBA rivalry: Caitlin Clark vs. the Liberty’s superteam. With national broadcasts, packed arenas, and elite-level shot-making, the game had the feel of a playoff battle — and Clark was the headline act.
The Liberty fell to 12–1, while the Fever climbed to 6–7 — a massive step forward in what had been a rocky rookie season for Clark.
📊 Game Stats Summary
| Category | Clark |
|---|---|
| Points | 32 |
| Assists | 6 |
| Rebounds | 4 |
| 3PT Shooting | 6-of-11 |
| Plus/Minus | +14 |
🗓️ What’s Next?
The Fever now carry momentum into their next stretch of games, including key matchups against the Sun and Sky. If Clark continues this level of play, Indiana could be a real playoff threat.
And if Saturday was any indication, the WNBA’s next era has officially arrived.