Connecticut Sun @ Indiana Fever
Pre-Game Analysis
The Indiana Fever host the Connecticut Sun on August 28, 2026, in a matchup between two teams heading in different directions in the standings. Indiana enters with a 25-14 record, good for second place in the Eastern standings, while Connecticut sits at 10-28, seventh in the East.
Offense should be a focal point for both sides. Kelsey Mitchell leads the way for Indiana, averaging 24.8 points per game and serving as the primary scoring threat for a team fighting to hold its position near the top of the conference. Connecticut will look to Brittney Griner, who paces the Sun offensively at 13.2 points per game, as the team tries to find consistency against a stronger opponent. With Indiana's scoring firepower well ahead of Connecticut's in the box score categories listed, the gap between the two clubs' output could be worth watching as the game unfolds.
The full result, box score and recap will appear here once the game is verified final.
Final result: CON 91 — IND 111 (IND win).
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Game Nuggets
- Kelsey Mitchell led all players with 34 PTS (3 REB, 4 AST) for Indiana Fever. Kelsey Mitchell →
- Indiana Fever won by 20: 111–91. Indiana Fever →
- Indiana Fever came in 3-2 over their previous 5 games. Indiana Fever →
- Meeting 3 of the season between these teams — Indiana Fever was 2-0 in the series before tip-off. Indiana Fever →
Box Score
Connecticut Sun
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaliyah Edwards | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Diamond Miller | 19 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Raegan Beers | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 22 |
| Saniya Rivers | 9 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 31 |
| Charlisse Leger-Walker | 8 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 24 |
| Nell Angloma | 17 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 27 |
| Hailey Van Lith | 12 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
| Gianna Kneepkens | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Ashlon Jackson | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Indiana Fever
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makayla Timpson | 10 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| Aliyah Boston | 14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 25 |
| Kelsey Mitchell | 34 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 31 |
| Lexie Hull | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 24 |
| Caitlin Clark | 34 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 34 |
| Myisha Hines-Allen | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Monique Billings | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Grace VanSlooten | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mercedes Russell | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| Sophie Cunningham | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Tyasha Harris | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Raven Johnson | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Bree Hall | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Team Stats
| Team | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun | 35-76 | 9-28 | 12-13 | 26 | 22 | 9 | 1 | 16 |
| Indiana Fever | 39-67 | 12-29 | 21-32 | 34 | 23 | 13 | 6 | 12 |
Game Recap
The Indiana Fever defeated the Connecticut Sun 111-91 on August 28, 2026.
Indiana's offense was led by a pair of standout performances, as Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark each scored 34 points to pace the Fever. Clark also contributed 12 assists and 5 rebounds, rounding out an efficient all-around effort, while Mitchell added 3 rebounds and 4 assists to complement her scoring output. For Connecticut, Diamond Miller finished with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists, and Nell Angloma recorded 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in the losing effort.
This result came from a regular-season matchup between the two teams, with Indiana closing out the contest at home. The Fever's balanced scoring from Mitchell and Clark proved decisive in securing the 20-point victory, while Connecticut's top performers were unable to keep pace despite solid individual contributions from Miller and Angloma. The final margin reflected Indiana's strong offensive execution throughout the game, as the Fever improved to a final score of 111 points compared to the Sun's 91.
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