Sophie Cunningham discusses team struggles ahead of Fever's next game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 5:02 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Sophie Cunningham commented on the Indiana Fever's recent performance, citing a lack of defensive toughness as a critical issue. The Fever are now 4-4 after suffering back-to-back losses to the Golden State Valkyries and the Portland Fire. Their recent loss featured poor individual performances, including Caitlin Clark managing just six points. In response to their struggles, the Fever held a nearly two-hour team meeting to address their on-court issues. They will face the top-seeded Atlanta Dream on Thursday night, seeking to improve their record.
- •Indiana Fever fall to 4-4 after recent losses.
- •Sophie Cunningham highlights defensive weaknesses.
- •Caitlin Clark struggles in the blowout against Portland.
- •Fever hold team meeting to address frustrations.
- •Next game against the Atlanta Dream on Thursday.
- 5:02 AMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham reveals what’s ‘hurting’ Indiana Fever right now
"Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham cited the team’s lack of toughness on the defensive end as the main reason behind their uneven start to their 2026 WNBA campaign. The Fever dropped to 4-4 on the season after back-to-back losses to…
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