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Caitlin Clark eager to move forward after Indiana's scuffle with Sun
Caitlin Clark eager to move forward after Indiana's scuffle with Sun

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time19 hours ago

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Caitlin Clark eager to move forward after Indiana's scuffle with Sun

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) is hit by Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey (3) during a scuffle in the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) tries to get past Connecticut Sun guard Saniya Rivers (22) in the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) tries to get past Connecticut Sun guard Saniya Rivers (22) in the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) is hit by Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey (3) during a scuffle in the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) tries to get past Connecticut Sun guard Saniya Rivers (22) in the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Caitlin Clark has no interest in rehashing Indiana's physical, testy win against Connecticut when she was shoved to the floor by Marina Mabrey. Mabrey's hit on Clark in Tuesday night's game was upgraded to a flagrant 2 on Wednesday. Advertisement 'I think (Coach) Steph talked about it plenty after the last game and it is what it is, you move on,' Clark said Thursday before playing the Golden State Valkyries in her first visit to San Francisco. 'My focus is just on tonight.' Jacy Sheldon poked Clark in the eye in the third quarter and the Fever star cringed while grabbing at her face. Sheldon then chest bumped her before Clark pushed back and Mabrey got involved by bumping Clark to the floor. A sellout crowd has been anticipating Clark's stop in the Bay Area with the game circled on the calendar for the expansion team from the day the schedule was released. It comes two days after the Fever's 88-71 home win against the Sun featuring three late ejections and further discipline. Clark has been studying Stephen Curry from afar and taking notice of how the Warriors superstar deals with swarming, physical defenses and regular double teams — much like what Clark sees every night. Advertisement Part of it, she said, has been a commitment to getting stronger. She increased her weight lifting regimen coming into her second WNBA season. Clark realizes she will face a top defender and her share of hits with all attention on her. 'Steph is somebody I've watched and watched a lot of film, I try to watch as many Warriors games as I can just because I love the way he plays and there's so much I can learn from him,' she said. 'But I think when you look at Steph and something I remember from the first time I actually watched him in person is how strong he is physically. He's built, he really is. I think that also kind of showed me going into Year 2 is how much time I really needed to put into the weight room to be able to play at this level of physicality and also not get tired through the course of a game.' Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase planned to put a body on Clark at every chance to make things tougher on her, even from way out. Advertisement Clark is averaging 21.3 points and 8.7 assists while shooting 40% from 3-point range. 'Obviously you've got to pick her up higher, she shoots from the logo so you can't pick her up at the logo just because again that's a super comfortable shot,' Nakase said. 'It's almost like a layup to her. You'll see her going to her left so we've just got to be aware.' ___ AP WNBA:

WNBA Sends Message to Veteran Guard's 34-Point Performance
WNBA Sends Message to Veteran Guard's 34-Point Performance

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time07-06-2025

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WNBA Sends Message to Veteran Guard's 34-Point Performance

WNBA Sends Message to Veteran Guard's 34-Point Performance originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey led the team to its second win of the 2025 WNBA season on Friday. The Sun had an 84-76 victory over the Atlanta Dream, snapping their four-game win streak. Out of everyone in the game, Mabrey stood out with her 34-point performance. Advertisement The Sun are coming off a 100-52 defeat against the defending champions, the New York Liberty, on Sunday. It was the second-largest win margin in WNBA history. Mabrey's performance was also highlighted during the game. The veteran guard struggled to contribute to the Sun. Mabrey had eight points on 2-for-11 shooting from the field. Her disappointing performance was the lowest plus/minus in a single game. Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey reacts with guard Saniya Butler II-Imagn Images Fortunately for the Sun, Mabrey has moved on from how she played against the Liberty. She led the team with 34 points, four rebounds and four assists on 59.1% shooting. It was the team's first win at the WNBA Commissioner's Cup and their first home victory. Advertisement Following the game, the league recognized her for logging her first 30-point game of the campaign. "Marina Mabrey took control with a game-high 34 points 😤" the WNBA posted on X. "She guided the @ConnecticutSun to their first home win and Commissioner's Cup victory, finishing with 34 PTS, 4 REB, and 4 AST. This notches her 1st 30-point performance of the szn!" Before the Sun's game against the Dream, Mabrey was averaging 15 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists. Due to her offensive eruption against Atlanta, her numbers are expected to improve. Connecticut will continue its season on Sunday, as it faces the Washington Mystics. Advertisement Related: There Was a Major WNBA Upset on Friday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.

There Was a Major WNBA Upset on Friday
There Was a Major WNBA Upset on Friday

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time07-06-2025

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There Was a Major WNBA Upset on Friday

There Was a Major WNBA Upset on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. On Friday, the Connecticut Sun had a major 84-76 victory over the Atlanta Dream. Coming into the contest, the Sun had just secured one win in the 2025 WNBA season, which was against the Indiana Fever. That was followed by an embarrassing 100-52 loss against the New York Liberty. Advertisement The team regrouped during their five-day break and collected themselves for their match against the Dream. It was effective as it changed their approach against Atlanta. This snapped the Dream's four-game win streak. They had a longer break since their latest contest, which was on May 30. Unfortunately for Atlanta, the extended interval disrupted their flow. Connecticut Sun center Tina Charles and guard Bria Hartley celebrate with guard Marina Butler II-Imagn Images Ahead of the contest, the Dream was favored to win, according to Action Network. Atlanta had -10.5 odds to win the matchup. The Sun, however, performed better than expected and pulled off an upset. The Sun was led by veteran guard Marina Mabrey, who had 34 points in the win. Mabrey added four rebounds and four assists on 37.5% shooting from deep. In the first half, the 5-foot-11 guard showed signs that she'd have an outstanding game with 15 points. Advertisement Veteran star Tina Charles helped with 19 points and four rebounds on 8-for-13 shooting from the field. Late in the fourth quarter, rookie Saniya Rivers had an excellent defensive performance. She blocked Rhyne Howard's 3-point attempt to secure the victory. Rivers had two blocks to go with her three steals. The Sun's next game will be on Sunday against the Washington Mystics. Connecticut will look to add another win to its record as the Mystics are in the middle of a three-game losing streak. Related: Troubled WNBA Team Gets Bad News on Friday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.

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