Sophie Cunningham scores zero in Fever's 91-85 loss to Wings

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Sophie Cunningham scores zero in Fever's 91-85 loss to Wings
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Sophie Cunningham went scoreless in the Indiana Fever's 91-85 loss to the Dallas Wings on August 20. In a tightly contested game, Cunningham managed only four shot attempts in 15 minutes of play. Despite limiting Wings star Paige Bueckers to 13 points, Cunningham's lack of scoring drew criticism from the WNBA community. This marked the first time this season she failed to score, following her return from an injury last year that cut her season short. The Fever continue to struggle, and Cunningham’s future with the team has been questioned after her recent performance.

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  • Cunningham went 0-for-4 and had zero stats apart from minutes played.
  • The loss marks a setback for the Fever in their season.
  • Cunningham averages 8.6 points per game this season.
  • Critics question her role and the coaching decisions made.
  • WNBA media continues to highlight Cunningham's polarizing remarks on women's sports.
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  • 7:25 AMYahoo Sports‘No Way Sophie Cunningham’s on a WNBA Roster in 2027′ — Fever Star Faces Heat After Going Scoreless in 91-85 Loss to Paige Bueckers’ Wings
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Sophie Cunningham went scoreless in the Indiana Fever’s 91-85 loss to Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings on Thursday. The veteran guard did help limit the Wings’ best player to 13 points on 5-for-16 shooting, but her own shot simply wasn’t there.

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