Sophie Cunningham plays key role in Fever's fifth straight win
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:21 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Sophie Cunningham contributed 13 points for the Indiana Fever in their 101-95 victory over the Toronto Tempo, marking the team's fifth consecutive win. Despite facing boos from Tempo fans, Cunningham addressed her role as a supportive player behind the Fever's leading trio. Kelsey Mitchell scored 29 points before leaving the game, while Caitlin Clark added 24 points. The Fever's recent success positions them provisionally at No. 3 in the WNBA standings, aiming for a strong playoff push as the regular season approaches its conclusion.
- •Cunningham scores 13 points, going 3-for-3 from three-point range.
- •Kelsey Mitchell leads with 29 points; she left the game late.
- •Cunningham addresses fans after being booed during the match.
- •The Fever improve their record to 24-12.
- •Team currently holds the No. 3 seed in the WNBA.
- 4:21 AMYahoo Sports — Fever star Sophie Cunningham shouts out Tempo fans after getting booed
- 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham delivers perfect response after Toronto crowd boos Fever guard
- 10:47 AMYahoo Sports — “Sophie Cunningham Kills Them With Kindness”: Fever Fans Laud Guard For Saying Toronto Crows Was “Amazing” Despite Being Booed
- 4:46 AMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham gets honest about her role on the Fever after getting booed in fifth-straight win
"Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham gave a post-game interview after her crucial contributions in their 101-95 win over the Toronto Tempo. The Fever have won their last five games as they aim to climb higher in the standings before the start of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs.
"Sophie Cunningham heard the boos in Toronto, and the WNBA star embraced them. The Indiana Fever guard faced a hostile reception during Tuesday’s matchup with the Toronto Tempo. Fans at Scotiabank Arena booed Cunningham during the Fever’s 101-95 victory. Instead…
"Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham embraced the Toronto Tempo fans’ hostile reception on Tuesday. Upon entering the game, the crowd booed Cunningham as she continued to face backlash over her opinions on trans athletes.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 4:21 AMFever star Sophie Cunningham shouts out Tempo fans after getting booed
Sophie Cunningham heard the boos in Toronto, and the WNBA star embraced them. The Indiana Fever guard faced a hostile reception during Tuesday’s matchup with the Toronto Tempo. Fans at Scotiabank Arena booed Cunningham during the Fever’s 101-95 victory. Instead…
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 12:03 PMSophie Cunningham delivers perfect response after Toronto crowd boos Fever guard
Sophie Cunningham heard the boos during the Fever’s first trip to Toronto, but her clutch performance and gracious response afterward earned widespread praise.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 10:47 AM“Sophie Cunningham Kills Them With Kindness”: Fever Fans Laud Guard For Saying Toronto Crows Was “Amazing” Despite Being Booed
Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham embraced the Toronto Tempo fans’ hostile reception on Tuesday. Upon entering the game, the crowd booed Cunningham as she continued to face backlash over her opinions on trans athletes.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 4:46 AMSophie Cunningham gets honest about her role on the Fever after getting booed in fifth-straight win
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham gave a post-game interview after her crucial contributions in their 101-95 win over the Toronto Tempo. The Fever have won their last five games as they aim to climb higher in the standings before the start of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs.
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