The Indiana Fever took a tough hit in a 90-65 blowout loss to the Phoenix Mercury. Despite the defeat, the team’s spirit shone through. With star Caitlin Clark still sidelined by a groin injury, it was Sophie Cunningham who brought the spark.
The Fever’s star guard drilled a deep three-pointer that lit up the bench and had Clark going wild. The moment, captured at PHX Arena, was the major highlight of the game, though it came during a defeat heading into the playoff run.
Caitlin Clark Couldn’t Contain Her Excitement Over Sophie Cunningham’s Insane Three
Early in the third quarter, with Indiana trailing by double digits, Cunningham launched a long-range bomb from what fans call ‘Caitlin Clark range.’ However, she didn’t stop there; she hounded Phoenix’s Kahleah Copper on defense, forcing an offensive foul. Clark, cheering from the sidelines, couldn’t contain her excitement. The superstar rookie jumped up to dap up Cunningham in a heartwarming moment.
SOPHIE from long range. CAITLIN on her feet for this kind of energy from Sophie. Copper and Sophie getting chippy with each other. pic.twitter.com/BuDuJ5g8pI
— ericaf455 (@ericaf455) August 8, 2025
Additionally, the Missouri-born guard was the bright spot in a tough game. She led Indiana with 18 points, including five clutch threes, against her former team. With her sharpshooting, she’s hitting 56.3% from deep over her last seven games.
Clark, who’s been a vocal supporter despite her injury, loved every second of Cunningham’s performance. The rookie sensation, known for her own deep threes, has been rehabbing but isn’t back to team drills yet.
Sophie Cunningham Leading Fever In Caitlin Clark’s Absence
The Fever’s loss to the Mercury came as a second consecutive blow to their run. The blow came right after an upset loss to the Los Angeles Sparks. The Mercury, powered by Alyssa Thomas’s historic triple-double, was just too much.
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Sophie Cunningham tonight at Phoenix: pic.twitter.com/L5wrrwiBVG
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) August 8, 2025
As the Indiana Fever dive into August, Sophie Cunningham’s efficiency from beyond the arc is reigniting hopes. Cunningham has been red-hot, blazing over a 50% success rate on 3-point shots during three of the past four games, making 11 of her 18 attempts. With a staggering 61% from deep this month, she’s a key player as they face the Chicago Sky on Saturday, aiming to end a two-game skid.
Additionally, Cunningham’s recent TikTok with Hull, which Clark playfully roasted, and her podcast defending the star rookie are giving Fever fans something to talk about. As the Fever gear up to face the Chicago Sky on August 9, fans are hopeful that Clark’s return will boost their playoff push. For now, Cunningham’s fire and Clark’s sideline cheers are keeping Indiana’s spirit alive.