Sophie Cunningham has been waiting for nights like this.
The role, the rhythm, the shots — all of it came together as the Fever offense erupted again and continued its best stretch of the season.
On a player who stayed ready, then caught fire: www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/sophie-cun...
Mitchell has made 9-of-10 shots for a game-high 25pts, but Cunningham has lit it up with five 3s. Matches her season-high with 17pts. One more 3FG equals her most 3s in a game.
Also, Clark has 13 of Fever's 21 assists.
They carry their largest lead (12) into the 4th.
Fever built another double-digit lead (11) in 2mins, but it nearly evaporated in 36 seconds.
Seven straight Tempo points, including two layups, so Steph White calls timeout.
Scott Agness
WNBA officially will expand the season from 44 to 50 games for 2027. This was made possible in the new CBA that was ratified before the season.
"Demand for the WNBA has never been greater," said Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
34 games had been the magic number for many years.
Tempo guard Brittney Sykes down on the court in serious pain. She was cutting after passing the ball. Non-contact injury.
Already, the Tempo are down Julie Allemand in this game.
Feel-good win for the Fever, 113-91 over Tempo. Went 5-1 in Cup play, but NY reaches final. But that's $16K for Coburn Place in Indy.
Season-high 24pts from Cunningham and Mitchell scored 27; Clark had 21/14a, Boston 18/11.
Next: Thu. v ATL
Just a three-point Fever edge at the break. They've done a good job of attacking + getting to the paint, then creating.
Especially Clark, who has 9/9a. Boston also nearly has a double-double (11/7). Mitchell leads with 13.
Have to take better care of the ball, keep a lead.
So impactful to have Sophie Cunningham knocking down shots on the perimeter. She's 3/3 from 3 tonight — and 10 for 15 in Cup games over the last 1.5 weeks.
She also provides a needed jolt to the team.
Scott Agness
NEW feature: Sophie Cunningham speaks her mind. Always has. That’s part of why she connects — with teammates, fans and now viewers.
The Fever guard says her goal is to bring honesty, authentic stories and positivity to the broadcast space.
www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/sophie-cun...
Scott Agness
The Fever are off tonight, but you'll still see a member of the team on your TV screen.
Guard Sophie Cunningham will make her debut as a contributor on USA Sports ~7:30 p.m. ET. Full story to come.
www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/sophie-cun...
