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Indianapolis Star
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
How Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark's injury is affecting fans and ticket prices
INDIANAPOLIS — With hopes to meet Caitlin Clark, Kestas Jociuf and his 8-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, left their seats in section 119 and went to the tunnel next to the Indiana Fever bench. Before her family started their nine-hour drive from Minnesota to Indiana, Elizabeth painted a picture draped with Fever logos and a 'Caitlin, we love you' message. The Jociuf's attempt to meet Clark was successful. Elizabeth's painting now has a new owner. 'Caitlin actually took the picture,' Jociuf said. 'Elizabeth probably wrote Caitlin Clark at least 14 times on that drawing.' Elizabeth and her father also told Clark to feel better soon, to which she thanked them. The Fever announced Monday that Clark would miss at least two weeks with a left quad strain. Since Clark's injury, the Fever played the Washington Mystics and Connecticut Sun, losing both matchups. Indiana will be without their star guard for at least the next two games, when they host the Mystics on Tuesday and travel to the Chicago Sky on June 7. Jociuf and his wife, Sulema, had taken their daughter and 10-year-old son to see Clark when she visited the Minnesota Lynx last season. Elizabeth and her brother fell in love with Clark, so Sulema and Jociuf bought seats closer to the court for the family's first visit to Gainbridge Fieldhouse. While Sulema admitted she was worried for Clark after hearing of her injury, she said her kids were 'upset' when they learned Clark wasn't playing. 'The visit was worth it even though she's not playing because we wanted to experience Gainbridge and it's been great. They have a lot of cool things for the kids. Also, there are other good people on the team," Sulema said. 'I told them we can get more tickets later in the season (to watch Caitlin).' The family of four spent $900 on their tickets. On game day, the price for the same tickets in section 117 was $174.70. The price difference reflects the impact of Clark's injury on tickets. IndyStar collected data from Ticketmaster and found that selected ticket prices for Clark's future matchups against the Sun, Mystics and Sky, in which she is expected to play, increased by as much as 366%. Note: These are resale prices and may change daily. These numbers were logged up to two hours before the Fever and Sun tipped off Friday. The most expensive ticket in section 120 for Friday's contest against the Sun cost $86.25. When Indiana hosts the Sun on June 17, a ticket in the same section will cost $140.30, a 62.7% increase. The price difference for a seat nearer to the court when the Mystics return to town Aug. 15 is more consumer-friendly. A seat in section 116 on Tuesday will cost $391.95. The price will increase 11% when Washington makes its final regular-season visit to Indiana. Sky and Fever games are always a hot ticket, with Clark and Sky forward Angel Reese headlining the matchup. If a fan desires to sit in section 225 at the United Center and watch Indiana and Chicago square off in their WNBA Commissioner's Cup matchup, the cheapest ticket will cost $57.50. When the two teams reconvene in Chicago on July 27, the cheapest seat in section 225 will cost $267.95. More: What happened to Caitlin Clark? Here's what we know about her injury and when she'll play again Although Clark's availability may alter ticket prices, the impact of her presence remains the same. 'My 8- and 5-year-old daughters were sad not to see her play, but they were still glad to see her in the building,' said Chris Gerrity, a Fever fan who bought tickets for his family before Clark's injury was announced. 'We are still excited to support the city, the rest of the players and the WNBA.'
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Caitlin Clark Shows Clear Frustration During Fever-Sun Game
Caitlin Clark Shows Clear Frustration During Fever-Sun Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Friday night's contest between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse was a tightly contested, high-energy affair that ultimately saw the Sun emerge with an 85-83 victory over the Fever. Advertisement Connecticut jumped out to a strong start, holding Indiana to just 16 points in the second quarter, but the momentum swung back and forth throughout the night. By halftime, the Sun led 43-39, thanks in large part to Marina Mabrey, who finished the game leading all scorers with 26 points, five rebounds and five assists. However, midway through the third quarter, a pivotal moment unfolded when Mabrey was whistled for a blocking foul. While the official call stood, Fever star Caitlin Clark, who is sidelined with a left quadriceps strain, believed it should have been ruled a take foul. A video soon circulated across social media that captured Clark visibly frustrated as she strode onto the court to voice her disagreement to the referee. Drafted first overall in 2024, Clark quickly reshaped the Fever's trajectory in her rookie season, averaging 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 8.4 assists per game and leading the league in assists, making her the first true rookie to do so in WNBA history. Advertisement Collegiately, she left Iowa as the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, secured back-to-back National Player of the Year honors (AP: 2023, 2024) and earned three unanimous first-team All-American selections (2022-2024). Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22).© Emily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images She also collected multiple other prestigious awards, including two Naismith College Player of the Year trophies and two John R. Wooden Awards. The Fever have now dropped three straight, including the past two with Clark out of the lineup. Related: Former WNBA Champion Involved in Caitlin Clark Incident Gets Released Related: Indiana Fever Turn Heads with Roster Announcement on Thursday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Indianapolis Star
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Revenge game? Former Notre Dame star takes 'cooking' to next level to beat Fever, former coach
INDIANAPOLIS — It was another scoring outburst in the state of Indiana by a former Notre Dame women's basketball star. Marina Mabrey scored 15 of her game-high 26 points to lead her Connecticut Sun to an 85-83 win over the Indiana Fever on Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. And not even a minute after beating her former coach, Stephanie White, and teammate, DeWanna Bonner, Mabrey found herself in an unfamiliar position as rookie teammate Saniya Rivers said she would teach Mabrey how to cook in their next TikTok video, and it was Mabrey who would select which meal they'd prepare. 'We should make pizza,' Mabrey said. Rivers shook her head and scratched her forehead before offering a response. 'We're done,' Rivers said. 'That's a terrible answer.' Rivers' and Mabrey's news conference was filled with more friendly jabs and an abundance of laughter after the Sun captured their first victory of the season, and sending the hobbled Fever to a third straight loss. Mabrey's outburst in Indiana is no surprise. The 5-foot-11 guard won a national championship in 2018 with Notre Dame and still holds the school's record for most 3-pointers with 274. She was 10-for-17 shooting and 4 for 9 on 3s Friday, adding five rebounds, five assists and two steals. 'I won a national championship here, so I love being here, and the Indiana fans always welcome me back with open arms,' Mabrey said. 'I always appreciate them.' The Sun's lead grew to 74-59 with 8:47 left before Bonner checked into the game and led the Fever on a furious run. Indiana (2-3) scored 16 straight points, helped by Bonner's three 3s in that stretch, to take the lead. But the Sun had an 8-3 burst of their own. A clutch 2-pointer from Mabrey with 1:15 remaining and a free throw from Rivers in the final seconds handed the Fever their second straight loss without star guard Caitlin Clark. Mabrey also reunited with Bonner, who spent four years with Sun before joining the Fever this year, and former Sun coach Stephanie White. Although Mabrey only played half a season with Bonner after getting traded to the Sun right before last year's All-Star break, the two-time WNBA champion still impacted Mabrey. 'I love seeing them, and they're great competitors. Of course, DB coming in at the end trying to take that sh-- from us, I was like, 'Here, she goes.'' Mabrey said. 'She was one of the greatest leaders I ever played with and I learned so much from her. She's so gentle in the way that she leads and I hope she enjoys the rest of her career because we'll all miss her when she's gone.' 3 lessons: Fever can't sort out offense, battle injuries in loss to previously winless Sun Rivers has become a recipient of the gentleness Bonner offered Mabrey. Rivers' mother died roughly two weeks after she was drafted to the Sun in April's WNBA draft. Rivers said Mabrey 'was there consistently,' which helped as she grieved. 'As soon as I got here, she let me know off rip that, 'You could talk to me about basketball and off-court stuff.' When I (returned to the team), she said, 'Anything you need, I'm here, whether it's a hug or conversation,'' Rivers said. 'On the court, she tries to instill confidence in me and (tells me) 'Shoot the ball. If you mess up, give yourself grace, but also, if you mess up, make sure you mess up going 100%. I feel like I have been taking that into account.' It was an important place and time for Mabrey, who requested and was denied a trade in February by the Sun. Instead she became a veteran and one of the few holdovers of a team that lost its coach and starting lineup, and her impact is noticeable. Mabrey's on-court guidance gives Rivers utmost faith that one day, the mentee will defeat the mentor. 'I told Marina that I'm going beat her one-on-one, and she doesn't believe me. But that goes with the confidence piece, so I'm gaining momentum,' Rivers said as Mabrey looked on shockingly. 'That's a big jump,' Mabrey said before River's followed with another bold statement. "I'm going to beat you 11-7,' she said. The latest: Sydney Colson, Sophie Cunningham leave Fever's loss to Sun with injuries Rivers said she hopes the 'good thing' between her and Mabrey continues as she listens to her vet. She made a career-high three 3s after entering the game with two in five games. However, Mabrey's cooking skills may cost the former national champion her credibility.
Hindustan Times
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Sun finally enter win column while injuries pile up for Fever
Marina Mabrey scored a season-high 26 points, fueling the Connecticut Sun to their first win of the season in an 85-83 victory over the Indiana Fever on Friday in Indianapolis. Mabrey made 10 of 17 shots from the floor for the Sun , who overcame squandering a late 15-point lead to hand the Fever their third straight loss and second without Caitlin Clark. The reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year is expected to sit out at least two more games due to a strained left quad. Connecticut's Tina Charles scored 18 points to offset 11 turnovers and Saniya Rivers collected 12 points and six assists. Olivia Nelson-Ododa collected eight points and nine rebounds for the Sun, who shot 51.7 percent from the floor. Indiana's Aliyah Boston scored 17 points while dealing with foul trouble, while Kelsey Mitchell and former Sun star DeWanna Bonner each had 13. Mitchell, however, was unable to make an off-balance 3-point attempt as time expired to end the game. Sophie Cunningham scored 10 points off the bench before sustaining an apparent ankle injury with six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. She did not return. Sydney Colson, who replaced Clark in the starting lineup for the last two games, injured her left leg after getting tangled up with Sun guard Jacy Sheldon while vying for a loose ball with 1:17 remaining in the first quarter. Colson did not return to the game. Bria Hartley sank a 3-pointer and Haley Peters converted a three-point play to extend Connecticut's lead to 74-59 early in the fourth quarter before Indiana ignited a 16-0 run. Bonner drained a pair of 3-pointers before Boston converted in the paint to give the Fever a 75-74 lead with 3:16 to play. The Sun regained their composure, as Rivers sank a pair of free throws and joined Hartley on back-to-back 3-pointers before Mabrey made a long jumper to stake their team to an 84-81 lead with 1:15 to play. Mitchell made a layup with eight seconds to go, but her attempt to win the game was off target. Field Level Media
Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fans in Awe of Latest Gesture From Caitlin Clark's High School
Fans in Awe of Latest Gesture From Caitlin Clark's High School originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Before becoming a WNBA All-Star and member of the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark was once a guard for the Dowling Catholic High School girls basketball team in West Des Moines, Iowa. Advertisement As a senior, she averaged 33.4 points and 8.0 rebounds per game and finished with a prep career total of 2,547 points. Clark, 23, also holds the Iowa high school basketball single-game record with 13 3-pointers made. Throughout her time in West Des Moines, she was named a two-time Gatorade Player of the Year and Iowa Miss Basketball. Now, the school is repaying the favor by having their entire team and staff attend the Fever vs. Connecticut Sun game on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET. 'We're on our way!' read the school's post on X. 'We're excited to watch the Fever play the Sun tonight.' Following the announcement, Clark fans and members of the school's community on social media showed their appreciation. Advertisement 'Aw, this is so cute,' one posted. '[Caitlin Clark] high school staff and team on their way to watch the Fever.' 'Let's go Fever,' another commented. '@CaitlinClark22 see you soon.' 'Go Fever,' another wrote. 'And have the time of your lives.' 'Have an amazing time,' another fan wrote. 'Let's go Fever.' 'Have fun,' one commented. 'Fantastic,' another commented. Unfortunately, Clark cannot play in front of her former team. The Fever announced on Monday that she will be sidelined for at least two weeks with a quad strain. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark.© Brett Davis-Imagn Images Without Clark, Indiana lost 83-77 on Wednesday to the Washington Mystics. Before the injury, she averaged 19.0 points and 9.3 assists in four games. Advertisement Related: Robert Griffin III Thinks Angel Reese Is Lying About Her Feelings on Caitlin Clark This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
