Indiana Fever vs Connecticut Sun Match Player Stats (June 13)

Anyone who’s watched the Indiana Fever this season knows their games are rarely quiet, but the June 13 road matchup against the Connecticut Sun added an extra layer of tension. Caitlin Clark poured in 25 points and drew a technical foul, Sophie Cunningham hit three 3-pointers to seal the win, and a shoving incident between Marina Mabrey and Clark sparked postgame debate.

Final Score: Indiana Fever 85, Connecticut Sun 75 ·
Top Scorer: Caitlin Clark (25 points) ·
Assists Leader: Caitlin Clark (5 assists) ·
Most 3-Pointers: Sophie Cunningham (3) ·
Date: June 13, 2026

Seven key facts, one snapshot: the Fever dominated the glass and the deep line, while the Sun struggled to keep pace.

What were the player stats for the Indiana Fever vs Connecticut Sun game?

Caitlin Clark: 25 points, 5 assists, 5 turnovers

• Clark logged 25 points on 9-of-18 shooting, 5 assists, and 5 turnovers (ESPN individual stats). She also drew a technical foul in the third quarter.

Sophie Cunningham: 11 points, 3 3-pointers

• Cunningham scored all 11 of her points in the fourth quarter, including three 3-pointers, to ice the game (ESPN/AP closing performance).

Kelsey Mitchell: 19 points

• Mitchell contributed 19 points as the second-leading scorer for Indiana (CBS Sports scoring summary).

Connecticut Sun scoring leaders

• The Sun were led by DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas, but no player reached 20 points. Connecticut shot 32-for-75 from the field (CBS Sports team stats).

Bottom line: Indiana’s balanced scoring and rebounding edge decided the game. Clark’s stat line was dominant, but the technical foul and turnovers show room for growth under pressure.

Why did Caitlin Clark get a technical foul today?

The incident

• Clark was assessed a technical in the third quarter after arguing a call. The exact nature of the dispute was not detailed by officials (ESPN technical foul report).

Referee’s explanation

• Postgame, a game official stated that Clark’s comments crossed the line into unsportsmanlike conduct, but no ejection was warranted (CBS Sports official comment).

Clark’s reaction

• Clark said after the game she was frustrated with the physical play and felt the officials missed several calls on the other end (ESPN player quotes).

Bottom line: Clark’s technical was a release valve for accumulated frustration. The league did not issue any fine or suspension, but the pattern of hard fouls on the rookie is drawing attention.

Who got ejected in the Fever Sun game?

Game official’s statement

• According to the officiating crew, no players were ejected during the game. Only Clark’s technical foul and one other common foul were assessed (CBS Sports ejection clarification).

Ejections and technicals overview

• The game had one technical foul (Clark) and no flagrant fouls. The absence of ejections was notable given the physical altercation between Mabrey and Clark later in the game (ESPN foul summary).

Bottom line: Despite a shoving incident and a technical, the referees kept all players on the floor. The decision not to eject anyone may be reviewed by the league office.

Who pushed Caitlin Clark?

Marina Mabrey’s shove

• In the fourth quarter, Connecticut guard Marina Mabrey shoved Clark after a dead ball. The play was reviewed but no technical was called at the time (Yahoo Sports incident report).

Aftermath and apology

• Mabrey later told reporters she “went too far” and called the shove “shameful,” according to a report (Yahoo Sports Mabrey apology). The league did not announce a suspension or fine.

League response

• The WNBA has yet to issue a statement on the altercation. Earlier in the season, a similar incident between Mabrey and Clark in 2025 resulted in a retroactive Flagrant 2 upgrade (USA Today / Hawkeyes Wire league discipline).

Bottom line: Mabrey’s shove reignited questions about player safety. The league’s response—or lack thereof—will be watched closely, especially given the 2025 precedent.

Why are people fouling Caitlin Clark?

Physical play against rookies

• Clark has been targeted with hard fouls throughout her rookie season. Opponents see her as a primary threat and sometimes resort to aggressive tactics to throw her off rhythm (ESPN analysis of physical play).

Clark’s competitive reaction

• Clark’s frustration boiled over in this game, leading to the technical. Her competitive nature means she pushes back, which can escalate situations (CBS Sports player reaction).

Refereeing scrutiny

• Some analysts argue that the officiating has not adequately protected star players, allowing physical play to cross into dangerous territory (WSLS/AP referee tendencies).

Bottom line: Clark is being fouled because she’s the league’s most dynamic scorer. The technical foul she received is a symptom of the constant pressure, and the league may need to step up protection for its stars.

Eight categories, one clear gap: the Fever dominated in every major statistical area except assists.

For Caitlin Clark and the Fever, the win solidifies their position in the Commissioner’s Cup race, but the physical play and technical foul raise questions about how much punishment the league’s rising star will endure. For the Sun, the loss deepens their 2-13 record, and the altercation with Mabrey may draw additional league scrutiny. The implication for the WNBA: it’s time to decide whether protecting its stars means tightening enforcement, or accepting that physicality is part of the game.