The Indiana Fever fell to the New York Liberty 109-102 on August 22, 2026, in a high-stakes WNBA showdown that drew a national audience.
Caitlin Clark, the Iowa-grown phenom, logged 21 points in 35 minutes, but her shooting night was far from ideal; she shot 21% from the field (9-of-18), hit 33.3% of her three-point attempts (2-of-6), and made just 1 of 4 free throws.
She also pulled down 4 rebounds, dished out 7 assists, turned the ball over twice and drew four personal fouls.
A Night of Near Misses
The defeat dropped the Fever to 24-14 after 38 games, keeping them in the playoff conversation as they prepare for a string of September contests against the Chicago Sky, Connecticut Sun, Toronto Tempo, Washington Mystics and Minnesota Lynx.
Broadcast partners NBC, Peacock, ION, ESPN and local stations in Des Moines and the Quad Cities carried the game, underscoring its growing popularity.
With a schedule that pits them against several top-ranked opponents, the Fever will need to tighten up free-throw shooting and reduce turnovers if they hope to stay competitive.