Fever HC Stephanie White defends Caitlin Clark after overtime loss to Aces
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 4:30 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White expressed support for Caitlin Clark following the team's 86-84 overtime loss to the Las Vegas Aces on August 6. Clark missed crucial free throws in the closing moments, but White emphasized that the game’s outcome was not solely on her performance. Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 28 points, while Clark contributed 20 points and eight assists. The Fever, now with a 19-12 record, sit in second place in the Eastern Conference. They are set to face the Chicago Sky on August 8.
- •Fever lost 86-84 to Aces in overtime on August 6.
- •Caitlin Clark missed two critical free throws late in the game.
- •Kelsey Mitchell scored 28 points to lead Indiana.
- •Fever now holds a 19-12 record, second in the East.
- •Next game is against the Chicago Sky on August 8.
- 4:30 AMYahoo Sports — Fever HC Stephanie White shields Caitlin Clark from blame for crushing Aces loss
"Fever head coach Stephanie White has firm support in Caitlin Clark bouncing back from her errors in the team's overtime loss to the Aces.
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