Fever sink Storm behind Clark’s near triple-double

INDIANAPOLIS (Interstat) — Caitlin Clark posted 21 points, seven rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Indiana Fever past the Seattle Storm 89-78 on Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Fever improved to 2-2; the Storm fell to 1-3.

Indiana seized control early, outscoring Seattle 32-19 in the first quarter. Sophie Cunningham added 17 points, and Myisha Hines-Allen chipped in eight points, six rebounds and four assists. The Fever led 55-44 at halftime and extended the margin to 77-58 after three quarters.

Natisha Hiedeman scored 19 points for Seattle, and Flau’jae Johnson finished with 14 points, six rebounds and four blocks. Zia Cooke had 13 points, and Jade Melbourne contributed 12 points. Seattle trimmed the deficit to single digits in the fourth quarter but could not overcome Indiana’s balanced attack.

The attendance was 14,505.