Sophie Cunningham gave the Fever exactly what they needed in win over Golden State
Strong night for the popular veteran.
Sophie Cunningham gave the Fever exactly what they needed in win over Golden State originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . For most of Friday night, the spotlight inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse naturally followed Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston.
Clark dazzled with 22 points and nine assists. Boston completely controlled the paint with 20 points and 16 rebounds. The Indiana Fever stars delivered exactly what fans expected in a huge 90-82 win over the Golden State Valkyries .
But the performance that may matter most long term came from Sophie Cunningham. Because this game felt like another reminder that Cunningham is becoming one of the most important pieces on Indiana’s roster. The Fever did not need her to score 25 points or dominate the ball.
They needed energy. Toughness. Spacing.