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Clark’s Night Falls Short Against Liberty

A 75-83 defeat drops Indiana to .500 as the team looks ahead to a busy week

Clark's Night Falls Short Against Liberty

The Indiana Fever fell 75-83 to the New York Liberty on June 6, 2026, in a tightly contested WNBA matchup that took place at the Liberty's home venue.

Caitlin Clark, the former Iowa standout, logged 10 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists in 34 minutes, but her shooting was inefficient — 4-for-14 from the field and 2-for-6 from three-point range. She also turned the ball over three times and fouled out after picking up five personal fouls.

The loss dropped Indiana to 5-5 in the league, leaving the club perched at the midpoint of the Eastern Conference as it prepares for a grueling stretch of games.

The Fever will next host the Washington Mystics on June 8 before traveling to Chicago to meet the Sky on June 11, and then returning home to face the Connecticut Sun on June 13. Each of those opponents sits near the top of their respective divisions, promising a test of depth and resilience for the young Indiana squad.

While the result was a setback, Clark’s all-around play hints at a learning curve that could translate into future wins as the team gels.

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