Caitlin Clark’s Struggles Disappoint Fans as Fever Routed by Sabrina Ionescu, Liberty

Andrew PetersJune 3, 2024

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It’s clear Caitlin Clark has a promising future in the WNBA, but it wasn’t her night on Sunday as the Indiana Fever fell to the New York Liberty 104-68.

The former Iowa star and No. 1 overall pick had just three points in the loss—her lowest scoring total through 11 games this season. The rookie just couldn’t find the bottom of the net in the loss, going 1-of-10 from the field and 1-of-7 from deep.

Clark exited in the fourth quarter with an ear injury. Aliyah Boston (ankle) also left the game with an injury.

Fever coach Christie Sides did not have an update on either player after the game:

Matthew Byrne @MatthewByrne1Fever HC Christie Sides on the status of Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston right after the game: pic.twitter.com/nIQHNiAJrl

After the game, fans expressed their disappointment with the poor outing from Clark against a star-studded Liberty roster.

Bishop O.T. Mccray Jr. @BishopMac77#caitlinclark got shut DOWN tonight! What a defensive performance by the @nyliberty. Held Clark to 3pts, 2-17 from the field, 2 rebounds, 5 assists. Very IMPRESSIVE game plan by the @nyliberty.

Jasone Pearson @806hsscmediaFINAL:
New York 104 (7-2) Indiana 68 (2-9)

Caitlin Clark’s stats tonight:
3 points
5 assists
2 steals
1-10 FG
1-7 3pt
3 turnovers pic.twitter.com/0CG8XVE6gp

theScore @theScoreTonight is the WORST game Caitlin Clark has played so far this season. 😳 pic.twitter.com/b5Hspd5Z9a

CaitlinClarkMuse @caitlinmuseecaitlin clark tonight

3 points
5 assists
2 rebounds
2 steals
1 block

much needed 5 day break ahead for the fever. pic.twitter.com/gdR4bx9aIp

Chris Hassel @Hassel_ChrisI really did not think it would be this much of a struggle for Clark and Fever. She’s still doing incredible things but I envisioned a smoother transition than this. The schedule has not helped…finally some time off this week will help everyone on the team. https://t.co/g6nHG9vGK7

Yahoo Sports @YahooSportsCaitlin Clark had a tough night against New York 😳 pic.twitter.com/d6ImMKIRHM

FeverFollower @FeverFollowerWatching the @IndianaFever has been painful tonight. They look tired. They have no team chemistry or plan. Too much standing around. Too many missed shots including Caitlin Clark. Hoping the 5 day break is the remedy.

TimeoutSPORTS__ @TimeoutSPORTS3Caitlin Clark through 3 quarters

3 points
1-10 shooting
1-7 from 3

Liberty lead the Fever 29#WNBA

Lamont @Coach_Evans25Worst game of the season for Caitlin Clark.

While Sunday’s game was one to forget for Clark, she’s still off to a solid start this year, averaging 16.9 points, 6.5 assists and 5.4 rebounds per game. Earlier this week she notched a career-high 30 points against the Los Angeles Sparks.

With the loss, the Fever dropped to 2-9 on the year but will now get a five-day break from games before playing in another game.