BROOKLYN, NY – JULY 16: Sophie Cunningham #8 of the Indiana Fever drives to the basket during the game against the New York Liberty on July 16, 2025 at Barclays Center Arena in Brooklyn, New York.

BROOKLYN (July 16, 2025) — The Indiana Fever (12-11) suffered a 98-77 loss to the New York Liberty at Barclays Center on Wednesday night, the team’s final game before the WNBA All-Star break.

Kelsey Mitchell’s eight-point first quarter saw the guard break the franchise record for three-pointers made with her 607^th of her WNBA career, but a high-scoring New York Liberty took the 32-24 lead after the first 10 minutes. The Liberty extended their lead in the second quarter going up 53-38 at the halftime break. Despite a 9-0 run from the Fever, the Liberty continued to lead 74-57 at the end of the third quarter. The Fever were unable to overcome the deficit, despite 20 points in the fourth quarter, leading to the eventual loss.

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Indiana Fever Notes:

• Sophie Cunningham earned her first start of the season and first start as a member of the Indiana Fever, marking the 93^rd start of her WNBA career. The game also marked Cunningham’s 200^th WNBA appearance.
• With her second three-pointer of the game with 3:31 left in the first quarter, Kelsey Mitchell recorded her 607^th career three-pointer, officially passing Indiana Fever legend Tamika Catchings for the most three-pointers in franchise history. Additionally, Mitchell moved into 11^th all-time for three-pointers made in WNBA history, doing so in just 255 games played.
• Kelsey Mitchell finished the night with 16 points, extending her double-digit scoring streak to 22 games, posting 10+ points in every game so far this season.
• Aliyah Boston recorded her 300^th career assist in the first quarter at 1:28 by a 3-pointer from Damiris Dantas, ending the night with six assists.

 Up Next: The Indiana Fever return home to Gainbridge Fieldhouse where the franchise will host the 2025 WNBA Skills Challenge and All-Star Game on July 18 and 19, before heading back out on the road to take on the New York Liberty on Tuesday, July 22 at 8 p.m. ET.