Caitlin Clark hits game-winning 3-pointer for Fever against Mystics
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Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Caitlin Clark's last-second 3-pointer lifted the Indiana Fever to a 78-76 victory over the Washington Mystics on June 8 at Washington. Clark, who scored 19 points, made the decisive shot after the Mystics rallied from a 17-point deficit and briefly led in the closing seconds. Washington lost Kiki Iriafen to a right ankle sprain early in the game, impacting their ability to maintain momentum. The Fever will play the Chicago Sky next, while the Mystics face the Toronto Raptors.
- •Clark scored the game-winning 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining.
- •Washington rallied from a 17-point deficit to briefly lead late.
- •Kiki Iriafen was ruled out with a right ankle sprain.
- •Clark finished with a game-high 19 points for the Fever.
- •Next games: Fever host Sky, Mystics host Raptors.
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"Caitlin Clark was alone with the ball, right in the front of the logo with the game on the line. As frustrating as this season has been at times for her and the Indiana Fever, this was Clark's comfort zone — and the shot hit nothing but net. Clark's 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining gave Indiana a 78-76 victory over the Washington Mystics on Monday night — and gave the 24-year-old star a signature moment following a rocky stretch at the start of her third season.
"Caitlin Clark's 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left gave the Indiana Fever a 78-76 victory over the Washington Mystics on Monday night. Washington rallied from a 17-point deficit and led by one after Sonia Citron's two free throws with 4.3 seconds remaining, but after a timeout, Clark caught a crosscourt pass and was all alone after Cotie McMahon went for the steal and missed. From just in front of the logo on the left wing, Clark's shot hit nothing but net.
"The Indiana Fever entered Monday night’s game against the Washington Mystics with plenty of noise surrounding the state of the franchise following a late-game collapse to the New York Liberty on Saturday, dropping the Fever’s record to 5-5. Clark’s play in particular was a cause for concern amongst fans and pundits alike, with two-time NBA…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 4:57 AMCaitlin Clark’s Buzzer-Beating Triple Lifts Fever Past Mystics in Thriller
The Indiana Fever needed a response. Three days after blowing a 12-point lead in an 83-75 loss to the New York Liberty, Caitlin Clark and her team traveled to Washington looking to stop the bleeding. The Mystics had already beaten the Fever in a 104-102 overtime thriller back on May 15, making this Commissioner’s Cup [...]
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 3:08 AMCaitlin Clark’s game-winner vs. Mystics draws strong reactions
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever trailed by one point with 4.3 seconds remaining. They faced the possibility having a record below .500 if they lost to the Washington Mystics on Monday. However, the 2024 WNBA Rookie of Year made…
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 3:00 AMCaitlin Clark answers critics with some 'noise' of her own: a last-second 3-pointer for the win
Caitlin Clark was alone with the ball, right in the front of the logo with the game on the line. As frustrating as this season has been at times for her and the Indiana Fever, this was Clark's comfort zone — and the shot hit nothing but net. Clark's 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining gave Indiana a 78-76 victory over the Washington Mystics on Monday night — and gave the 24-year-old star a signature moment following a rocky stretch at the start of her third season.
- CBS SportsJun 9, 2026, 2:35 AMCaitlin Clark hits first game-winner of WNBA career following rough stretch for Fever
Clark missed some crucial free throws and it looked as though the Fever were on their way to another loss, before Clark cashed a 31-footer with 1.2 seconds left
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 2:04 AMCaitlin Clark game winner: Indiana Fever fans react to shot vs. Mystics
Caitlin Clark called game. Here's how Indiana Fever fans reacted to Clark's game-winner to down the Washington Mystics.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 1:55 AMCaitlin Clark leads Fever over Mystics with last-second go-ahead 3-pointer
Clark made up for 2 missed free throws to lift Indiana to a win over Washington, who lost starter Kiki Iriafen to injury early in the game.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 1:53 AMCaitlin Clark's last-second 3-pointer gives Fever a 78-76 victory over Mystics
Caitlin Clark's 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left gave the Indiana Fever a 78-76 victory over the Washington Mystics on Monday night. Washington rallied from a 17-point deficit and led by one after Sonia Citron's two free throws with 4.3 seconds remaining, but after a timeout, Clark caught a crosscourt pass and was all alone after Cotie McMahon went for the steal and missed. From just in front of the logo on the left wing, Clark's shot hit nothing but net.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 1:49 AM‘That’s the GOAT’: Caitlin Clark silences the world with game-winning three pointer
The Indiana Fever entered Monday night’s game against the Washington Mystics with plenty of noise surrounding the state of the franchise following a late-game collapse to the New York Liberty on Saturday, dropping the Fever’s record to 5-5. Clark’s play in particular was a cause for concern amongst fans and pundits alike, with two-time NBA…
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