Caitlin Clark's Return Spoiled by Fever's Worst Shooting Performance in 6 Years in Loss to Valkyries
MARION COUNTY, INDIANA, JUL 9 – Indiana Fever struggled offensively with a 30.9% shooting rate in Caitlin Clark's first game back from injury, marking their second straight loss and dropping their record to 9-10.
- On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, the Indiana Fever welcomed back Caitlin Clark from a left groin injury, yet fell 80-61 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- Having appeared in only 10 of 19 games this season, Caitlin Clark endured multigame absences for a late-May quad injury and a June groin strain.
- In their offensive struggles, the Fever shot only 30.9 percent overall and 22.2 percent from three, while Caitlin Clark went 4-for-12 with 10 points, six assists and four turnovers.
- Following the 80-61 loss, White, coach Stephanie White, said `our energy and our competitive fire was not there`.
- The Fever will host the Atlanta Dream on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, aiming to bounce back from the loss.
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