The Indiana Fever started a three-game road trip with a clash against the Golden State Valkyries on Thursday. Indiana looked to win their third straight game following the return of Caitlin Clark from a quad injury. The Fever got their first look at the expansion team, which has Kate Martin, Clark’s longtime former teammate in Iowa.
The Valkyries, missing key contributors playing at the 2025 EuroBasket came out hot and led 7-2 midway through the first quarter. Indiana called a timeout and responded with an 11-5 blast to gain control of the game. After a stuttering start, the Fever ended the first 10 minutes with a 21-12 advantage.
Indiana Fever vs Golden State Valkyries player stats and box score
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