Caitlin Clark has been on a mission over the last three months and her teammates seem to be enjoying the ride. The Clark effect has been massive for the league but it is not just the WNBA that is benefitting from the 22-year-old's extraordinary performances. Clark's Indiana Fever teammates are also benefitting from the guard's energetic and unselfish play on the court.
Led by a boisterous crowd, the Fever pulled off an impressive 92-75 win over the Seattle Storm in their last game. Guard Lexie Hull posted a series of photos on her Instagram account with the caption reading:
"Fieldhouse energy >>>."
That led to a response from Caitlin Clark who was obviously still hyped after Sunday's win:
"GETTING MY TURNT UP."
The rookie sensation is excited about the support the Fever are getting from their loyal fanbase and the direction of this team.
Lexie Hull was outstanding during the win against the Storm. She finished with a season-high 22 points on 8-10 shooting and drilled six three-pointers along the way. Clark recorded 23 points and chipped in with nine assists. The win over Seattle improves Indiana to a 13-15 record and they remain seventh in the WNBA standings with 12 games remaining this season.
WNBA ROY battle between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese continues into final stretch of season
The Caitlin Clark versus Angel Reese Rookie of the Year battle has been one of the key storylines of this WNBA season. The two have been outstanding since making the jump to the pros and continue to jostle for position in the ROY race.
Reese has proven that she is one of the most dominant rebounders in the women's game. The Chicago Sky forward ranks first in the league with 12.6 rebounds per game and is also averaging 13.6 points per outing.
Clark has been one of the most complete players in the league this year. She ranks first in assists per game with an average of 8.3. The Iowa native also ranks in the top 10 in points per game (17.8), three-pointers made (78) and 15th in steals per game (1.4).
The WNBA Rookie of the Year battle has been exciting and fans around the globe have been captivated by the story. The race will likely go down to the wire and it will be interesting to see which of these talented stars wins the prestigious award at the end of the season.