Caitlin Clark Had the Best Reaction to Making WNBA History in the Latest Indiana Fever Game.
Caitlin Clark continues to make history in the WNBA—but her latest record might be her most exciting of the season.
On July 6, the 22-year-old basketball star became the first rookie in WNBA history to score a triple-double, as well as the first Indiana Fever player to achieve the milestone in general. For those who don’t know, a player earns a triple-double by reaching double-digit statistics in three of five categories: assists, blocks, points, rebounds, and steals.
The Indiana Fever came in hot against the New York Liberty in the first half of the game, only to fall behind for a bit in the second. However, Clark had an incredible run, eventually hitting a triple-double with 15 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds—and the game wasn’t even over yet.
With Clark having almost recorded a triple-double in the Fever’s recent game against the Phoenix Mercury, fans seemed to be ready for this historic moment—instantly granting Clark a standing ovation in the packed Gainbridge Fieldhouse stadium. By the end of the game, the Fever won against the Liberty (83-78). Clark earned a total of 19 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds.
Clark seemed in high spirits after the game, throwing up a “W” hand gesture when asked how she was feeling. “Another one of these,” she said, adding, “Shout out to the fans, though. They were unreal. They got us there through the fourth [quarter]. Happy for our group. That’s a big one. Got to keep stacking them.”
