Fever Dealt Unfortunate News on Star Sophie Cunningham originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever opened another game without their star guard, Caitlin Clark, who is still recovering from a groin injury. Her absence was felt in the first quarter against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday, which ended 11–24 in favor of the Sun.

The Indiana Fever are coming off a big win over the weekend against the Connecticut Sun, rallying back from a 21-point deficit to force overtime and ultimately secure the victory, improving to 19-16 on the season.

In the second quarter, Sophie Cunningham was forced to exit the game when Sun player Bria Hartley fell awkwardly into her. Cunningham was standing under the basket playing defense while driving, Sun guard Bria Hartley fell into her lower left leg after making a pass.

Fever guard Sophie Cunningham fired back at someone who called her sister a bitch over remarks she made about “poor officiating” and the WNBA protecting its players.

Sophie Cunningham was helped off the court in the second quarter of Indiana’s game against the Connecticut Sun after Bria Hartley fell into her leg. Cunningham was in visible pain as she clutched her knee before she was helped off the court and to the locker room. The Fever quickly announced she would return to the game.

Sun player Bria Hartley is facing backlash after she smiled while watching Sophie Cunningham scream in pain from her injury.

"Ironically, Marina Mabry and Tina Charles, the 2 that attacked CC, were indeed the first on the scene to shield Sophie, then handed the towel shield over to AB. Maybe with Jacy off the team, the rivalry dies," a second person added.

The Indiana Fever erased a 21-point deficit and picked up a much-needed win to keep pace in the playoffs race.