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Fever Confirm Sophie Cunningham’s Season-Ending MCL Tear, Add Shey Peddy on 7-Day Hardship

The injury deepens a guard shortage that threatens the Fever’s push for a postseason berth.

Aug 17, 2025; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) on the court injured as they take on the Connecticut Sun in the first half at Mohegan Sun Arena.
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Aug 17, 2025; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) is injured on a play against Connecticut Sun guard Bria Hartley (14) in the first half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Overview

  • An MRI confirmed Cunningham tore the MCL in her right knee during Sunday’s win at Connecticut after Bria Hartley fell into her leg, and the team says she is expected to make a full recovery.
  • Indiana signed veteran guard Shey Peddy to a seven-day hardship contract and released Kyra Lambert in a corresponding move.
  • The Fever are 19-16 with nine games remaining and sit sixth in the standings as they prepare to face the league-leading Lynx on Friday.
  • Cunningham’s loss follows season-ending injuries to guards Sydney Colson (ACL) and Aari McDonald (broken foot), with Caitlin Clark still sidelined by a right groin strain.
  • In her first season with Indiana, Cunningham averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 30 games, shooting 46.9% from the field and 43.2% from three.