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Caitlin Clark breaks Fever franchise record, Indiana passes .500 mark with win
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Caitlin Clark breaks Fever franchise record, Indiana passes .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. She was 10 of 19 from the field with five 3-pointers and had clutch back-to-back long-range shots to help the Fever maintain a two-point lead.

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Caitlin Clark rides

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (left) drives to the basket against Dallas Wings guard Sevgi Uzun during the first half in Arlington, Texas, on Sept. 1, 2024. (AP photo/Tony Gutierrez)

She scored the 595th point of her career, surpassing WNBA legend Tamika Catchings for the most points in a single season by a rookie in Fever history. She finished with 617 points when Sunday’s game ended.

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

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

Cailint Clark shoots

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 the net in the loss, scoring 34 points and making nine 3-pointers. She added eight rebounds and three assists in the loss.

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

The win for the Fever lifts the team above the .500 mark for the first time this season.

Arike Ogunbowale celebrates

Dallas Wings player Arike Ogunbowale motivates fans during the second half against Indiana Fever, September 1, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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Indiana hasn’t had a winning season since 2015, when it went 20-14. This year’s team has seven games left to secure a winning record and a spot in the playoffs.

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