Sophie Cunningham made the headlines following the Indiana Fever’s history-making victory. Fever took the Minnesota Lynx, and despite being massive underdogs, they secured a 74–59 win in the 2025 Commissioner’s Cup final.
The victory meant more to the team as their All-Star point guard, Caitlin Clark, sat out her third straight game due to a groin ailment. Moreover, the Fever trailed by 13 early in the second quarter. However, instead of collapsing, they flipped the switch. The Fever closed the first half on a merciless 18–0 run, turning a 27–14 deficit into a 32–27 lead at halftime and silencing the Minnesota home fans.
From there, it was the Fever’s game, and their lead grew to 14 in the third quarter, and Minnesota failed to catch up again. As they secured an emphatic victory, Fever reserve guard Sophie Cunningham decided to cap the night with some dance-floor flair.
Fans React To Sophie Cunningham Twerking Following Fever’s Victory Over Lynx
As the Fever players rejoiced on the court and posed with the hardware, Sophie Cunningham turned her back to the camera, dropped low, and gave the locker room and Instagram Live a twerk. The moment, as one would assume, went instantly viral.
The video ignited a social media firestorm with fans expressing their reactions. Take a look at a few reactions below:
WNBA ain't serious…
— James Bruce 🇿🇦 (@JamesBruce131) July 2, 2025
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Ts was not moving 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
— Juanny (@OT1Juanny) July 2, 2025
I love this team 😭
— Kayce Smith (@KayceSmith) July 2, 2025
I would treat her so well man
— Q (@CJTOTHEMOON) July 2, 2025
Is this the finals? I don’t get it
— Richard “Renee” Ricardio (@ReneeRicky47323) July 2, 2025
It is safe to say that the moment has sparked mixed reactions on social media. Despite this, in a league still fighting for relevance in the mainstream, she made sure the Fever’s win was not overlooked.
What This Win Means For Sophie Cunningham And Indiana Fever
The Commissioner’s Cup is technically a midseason tournament and does not impact regular-season standings. However, the victory and accompanying $500,000 prize purse mark a culture change for the team.
The Fever are no longer the rebuilding team led by singularly Caitlin Clark’s spotlight. This win repositions the franchise as a credible threat, not merely a marketing sensation. It confirms the quality of the talent behind the marquee names and vindicates the team’s approach to internal development.
For head coach Christie Sides and GM Lin Dunn, the outcome is a concrete indication that their plan is taking effect. For players such as Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston, and NaLyssa Smith, it’s a message that their jobs count—and that the story is greater than what any one player does. And for Grace Berger and Katie Lou Samuelson, it’s yet another demonstration of how unity and roles based on trust and execution can triumph on a grand stage.
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