Fever hold off Liberty after lead narrows in third quarter comeback
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 8:35 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Indiana Fever secured a 106-92 victory over the New York Liberty on August 12 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Indiana built an 18-point lead at halftime, but the Liberty cut it to nine early in the third quarter. The Fever managed to maintain their composure, eventually leading by 20 points entering the final period. Caitlin Clark led Indiana with 22 points, while Kelsey Mitchell contributed 28. This win comes as the Fever seek to build on their recent success, having won seven of their last nine games.
- •Fever led by 18 points at halftime before Liberty narrowed to nine.
- •Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell combined for 50 points.
- •Indiana has won seven of its last nine games.
- •Fever have scored 100 points in 10 games this season.
- •Indiana aims to limit turnovers to enhance late-game performance.
- 8:35 AMYahoo Sports — Fever respond when lead dips from 18 to 9 in third quarter: 'We dialed in'
"The Fever have lost five games they led by at least 10 points this season. But when an 18-point lead dipped to 9 Tuesday, they responded
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