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Valkyries Dominate Fever 80-61 in Clark’s Return

Clark’s return from injury exposed defensive lapses, underscoring the Fever’s need for greater competitive fire.

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Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball up the court against Golden State Valkyries at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 9, 2025.
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Overview

  • Veronica Burton scored 21 points with a career-high five 3-pointers as Golden State improved to 10-9 with its first road win outside California.
  • Indiana shot a season-low 30.9 percent and fell to 9-10 as Caitlin Clark managed 10 points on 4-for-12 shooting in her first game back from a groin injury.
  • Head coach Stephanie White lamented a lack of energy and discipline; Caitlin Clark blamed breakdowns in personnel and scouting preparation.
  • The Fever allowed a 33-9 Valkyries run that spanned the end of the first quarter, all of the second and the start of the third; Indiana’s bench was outscored 19-6 in the first half.
  • Indiana will host the Atlanta Dream on Friday with four regular-season games remaining before the All-Star break as the team looks to rebound.