Lexie Hull shines as Fever defeats Sky with strong performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:22 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Lexie Hull scored 14 points in a breakout performance during the Indiana Fever's 113-90 victory over the Chicago Sky on August 26. Hull had been struggling with her shooting but managed 6-of-8 from the field, including two 3-pointers. Indiana coach Stephanie White emphasized that Hull's role in the starting lineup has been based on her defensive contributions, not just her scoring ability. The Fever will play the Connecticut Sun next as the league pauses for the FIBA Women’s World Cup.
- •Hull's 14 points came after a scoring slump of four games.
- •White praised Hull's defensive efforts as crucial for team success.
- •Clark and Mitchell combined for 67 points in the win.
- •The Fever face the Connecticut Sun next before a league break.
- 3:22 AMYahoo Sports — Why Stephanie White never lost faith in Lexie Hull during Fever shooting slump
"Lexie Hull finally escaped a difficult scoring slump, but Stephanie White explained why the Fever guard’s starting job was never based solely on her shot.
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