Caitlin Clark struggles in return as Fever lose to Valkyries

Caitlin Clark faced difficulties in her third game back from a back injury as the Indiana Fever fell to the Golden State Valkyries, 88-75, on July 15, 2026. Clark scored 13 points with three rebounds and six assists but shot just 4 of 14 from the field. Indiana's 75 points marked a season low. Clark engaged in a confrontation with a referee during the game but avoided a technical foul. The Fever's loss leaves them tied for first place in the Eastern Conference with the Atlanta Dream. Meanwhile, the Valkyries secured their eighth consecutive victory and improved their record to 18-7, positioning themselves in second place in the Western Conference.

• 2:17 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark continues to struggle in return from back injury, escapes technical for berating ref in Fever loss; Valkyries win 8th straight