Did the Indiana Fever win today? Score vs Chicago Sky, Caitlin Clark stats
IndyStar • • sports
Key Points:
- The Indiana Fever maintained a lead over the Chicago Sky for much of the game on August 8, 2026, with standout performances from Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark, though Chicago made a late push to close the gap.
- Caitlin Clark received a technical foul late in the third quarter, which could lead to an automatic suspension for the Fever's next game if upheld, marking her eighth technical foul of the season.
- Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington was ejected in the first quarter after hitting Sophie Cunningham in the face during a play, escalating tensions early in the game.
- Fever coach Stephanie White started Makayla Timpson over Monique Billings and managed a strong defensive effort against Chicago, especially limiting their three-point shooting.
- The game took place amid ongoing public attention on Sophie Cunningham's stance on women's sports and transgender athlete participation, with demonstrators showing support outside the United Center.
