Caitlin Clark's Replacement Forced Into Wardrobe Change During Fever-Mystics Game
Caitlin Clark's Replacement Forced Into Wardrobe Change During Fever-Mystics Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Stephanie White and the Indiana Fever looked to end a three-game drought on Tuesday night, facing Brittney Sykes and the Washington Mystics for the second time in the 2025 WNBA season.
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The Fever have been without Caitlin Clark for the past three games, including Tuesday, due to a quad injury she suffered in late May. She is expected to be out until at least June 10, when Indiana faces the Atlanta Dream.
With Clark sidelined, White inserted Sydney Colson into the starting lineup as her replacement. Colson logged 31 minutes in her first start but played only nine in the second game after suffering a leg injury.
Despite the injury, Colson was not on the Fever's injury report against Washington, receiving her third start of the season. And she gave some Indiana fans another scare.
Indiana Fever guards Caitlin Clark and Sydney ColsonEmily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images
With 6:19 remaining in the first quarter, Colson was defending Sykes as the Mystics guard drove to the basket. Colson appeared to get too close and took accidental head-to-head contact, receiving a bloody nose in return.
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While Sykes shot her free throws, Colson was subbed out for Aari McDonald and sent to the locker room. She later returned to the game, but according to Fieldhouse Files' Scott Agness, Colson had to change jerseys, likely due to blood.
"Sydney Colson just returned to the bench — new white jersey and all," Agness wrote on X. "Appears to be a cut below her right eye."
Prior to Clark's injury, Colson hadn't seen much action with the Fever, tallying 24 minutes through four games. On the season, she is averaging 1.6 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.
Following Tuesday's contest, Indiana will get a rematch with the Chicago Sky on Saturday in what could be its final game without Clark.
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Related: Fever Coach Stephanie White Issues Apology Amid Caitlin Clark Injury
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
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