Unsettling Data Indicates Caitlin Clark Was Hit dead in the Neck
CHIRIS PHELPSMAY 28.2024, at 12:18 p.m. Eastern
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On Saturday, the Indiana Fever, led by Caitlin Clark, lost 99-80 against the Las Vegas Aces, marking their sixth defeat of the year. Their season record fell to 1-6 after this loss, while the Aces’ record rose to 3-1.
This early in the 2024 WNBA season, the former Iowa Hawkeyes standout may have had her worst effort yet. She finished with eight points on 25% shooting, five rebounds, seven assists, and two three-pointers.
With 8.5 minutes left in the second quarter of play, Clark was hard-blocked while trying a layup. Alysha Clark, the ace forward, smacked her in the neck region.
Guard Caitlin Clark (22) checks back in during the first quarter of the Indiana Fever’s game against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center.
Guard Caitlin Clark (22) checks back in during the first quarter of the Indiana Fever’s game against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center.
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The shocking shot that photographer Bri Lewerke posted online captured the severe foul.