Indiana Fever Fall to Connecticut Sun, Caitlin Clark Held to 10 Points

The Indiana Fever struggled in their return to Connecticut, falling to the Sun, 89-72, despite Caitlin Clark's return to form.

The Indiana Fever struggled in their return to Connecticut, falling to the Sun, 89-72, despite a solid performance from star guard Caitlin Clark. The Fever opened the season with a 21-point loss in Connecticut and later fell to the Sun in Indiana, 88-84. This latest loss brings their record against the WNBA's best team to 0-3 this season.

Clark, who scored 30 points in a Fever victory over the Washington Mystics on Friday, was held to just 10 points by the Sun. She played only 22 minutes in the game, leaving midway through the third quarter after picking up her fourth foul.

After the game, Clark expressed disappointment with her performance. However, she did crack a smile when asked about UConn men's basketball head coach Dan Hurley's decision to turn down the Los Angeles Lakers head coaching gig to remain with the Huskies.

"I saw that," Clark said with a smile. "I mean, shoot, two really good options," Clark replied with a laugh. "I really admire [Hurley]. I love his intensity. I think the way he coaches the game is amazing. The way he coaches his players is amazing and holds them accountable. He really gets the most out of them."

Clark's admiration for Hurley's ability to hold his players accountable is particularly noteworthy, as it's a trait that players don't always appreciate in a coach. However, many players realize later that it was in their best interest.

"I've really loved watching them over the course the last couple of years, and I think it's cool he's staying in college basketball," Clark continued. "I think he really loves it and I think he loves being around those young men and, obviously, he makes them great. I've been a big fan of his and big fan of his program, and they've been fun to watch."

Clark's sentiments are echoed by many, and after winning back-to-back National Championships, Hurley has decided to run it back and go for a three-peat rather than test the NBA waters with the Los Angeles Lakers. This is great news for college basketball, something Caitlin Clark knows a little bit about.

In addition to Clark's comments, the article also includes quotes from Sun head coach Curt Miller, who praised his team's defensive effort against Clark, and Fever head coach Marianne Stanley, who acknowledged the Sun's dominance in the Eastern Conference.

The article concludes by noting that the Fever will look to bounce back from their loss when they face the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 17th, while the Sun will look to continue their winning ways when they face the New York Liberty on Tuesday, June 14th.