Caitlin Clark breaks Fever franchise record, Indiana surpasses .500 mark with win

Caitlin Clark broke an Indiana Fever franchise record by helping the team to its 17th win of the season against the Dallas Wings, 100-93.

Clark had 28 points, 12 assists and four rebounds. He shot 10 of 19 from the field, made five three-pointers and two clutch long-range shots to help the Fever maintain a two-point lead.

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She scored her 595th career point, surpassing WNBA legend Tamika Catchings as the rookie player with the most points in a single season in Fever history. She finished with 617 points at the end of Sunday's game.

Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 36 points on 12-of-22 shooting from the field. It was Mitchell’s first 30-point game this season and her first since Sept. 3, 2023, when she scored 30 points against the Wings in a road win. NaLyssa Smith added 14 points and eight rebounds.

Clark, Mitchell and Smith were the only Fever players in double figures.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark shoots during the first half against the Dallas Wings in Arlington, Texas, on Sept. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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Wings sharpshooter Arike Ogunbowale lit up the net in the loss. She scored 34 points and hit nine 3-pointers. She added eight rebounds and three assists in the loss.

Satou Sabally had 25 points and Natasha Howard 18 points for the Wings.

The Fever's win puts the team above the .500 mark for the first time this season.

Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale motivates fans during the second half against the Indiana Fever on Sept. 1, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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Indiana hasn't had a winning season since going 20-14 in 2015. This year's team has seven games left to cement a winning record and a playoff spot.

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