Caitlin Clark scores 25, Sophie Cunningham's late heroics lift Fever past Sun in Commissioner's Cup
Caitlin Clark added 25 points and five assists as Indiana improved to 4-1 in Commissioner's Cup play
By Chantz Martin Fox News Published June 14, 2026 7:56am EDT close
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!Caitlin Clark led the way with 25 points, including 15 from beyond the 3-point arc, as the Indiana Fever defeated the Connecticut Sun on Saturday night. She was also credited with five assists in the 85-75 win, as Indiana improved to 4-1 in Commissioner’s Cup action.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark looks to pass the ball during the WNBA Commissioner's Cup game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, on June 13, 2026. (Mike Lawrence/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever shoots the ball during a WNBA Commissioner's Cup game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, on June 13, 2026. (Mike Lawrence/NBAE via Getty Images)
Kelsey Mitchell added 19 points and five assists for Indiana, which has won three in a row for the second time this season. Aliyah Boston had 13 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.
Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever celebrates a three-pointer with teammates Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, Monique Billings and Lexie Hull during the fourth quarter at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, on June 13, 2026. (Sean D. Elliot/Getty Images)
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Olivia Nelson-Ododa finished with 12 points and seven rebounds off the bench to pace the Sun. They have lost five in a row and are 0-5 in the tournament.
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Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.
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