Caitlin Clark made history on Sunday as she broke the WNBA rookie assists record, helping the Indiana Fever secure a 92-75 win over the Seattle Storm. Clark, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 draft, scored 23 points and recorded nine assists in the game. This brought her season total to 232 assists, surpassing the previous rookie record of 224 set by Ticha Penicheiro in 1998. Clark’s performance continues to impress, with the young star averaging 23.7 points and 11.7 assists on 47% shooting over her last six games, where she has scored at least 20 points in five of them.

Supporting Cast Shines

While Clark’s record-breaking night stole the headlines, her teammates also delivered strong performances to ensure the Fever’s victory. Kelsey Mitchell led all scorers with 27 points, hitting 10 of 19 from the field and 5 of 8 from beyond the arc. Lexie Hull had a career night, scoring 22 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including a career-best six 3-pointers on seven attempts. Aliyah Boston was dominant on the boards, pulling down 15 rebounds to go along with nine points and a career-high eight assists. These efforts helped Indiana weather a fourth-quarter push from the Storm and secure their win.

Fourth-Quarter Surge Secures the Win

The game saw Seattle closing in on Indiana’s lead early in the fourth quarter. A jumper from Jewell Loyd cut the Fever’s lead to just one point at 61-60 with nine minutes left. However, Indiana responded with a decisive run. Damiris Dantas made a free throw, followed by back-to-back 3-pointers from Hull and another from Mitchell. Boston capped the run with a short jumper, giving the Fever a 10-point cushion. Seattle briefly threatened to close the gap, but Hull sparked another run with consecutive 3-pointers, and Clark added another three of her own, extending Indiana’s lead to 19 points with just over two minutes remaining.

Indiana’s Resurgence Post-Olympics

Indiana’s victory over Seattle continues a strong run of form since the WNBA resumed play after the Paris Olympics. The Fever have now won back-to-back games and four of their last five, bringing their season record to 13-15. This marks a significant improvement from the previous season, where Indiana won just 13 games in total. With 12 games left in the regular season, the Fever are well-positioned to exceed last year’s performance. The team’s turnaround has been fueled by Clark’s emergence as a leading player and the consistent contributions from key teammates like Mitchell, Hull, and Boston.