Sophie Cunningham’s performance draws backlash after Fever fall to Wings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:49 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The Indiana Fever lost 91-85 to the Dallas Wings on August 20, halting their five-game winning streak. Kelsey Mitchell scored 37 points for Indiana, but Sophie Cunningham failed to contribute, finishing with an empty stat line in 15 minutes. Her struggles drew significant criticism from Fever fans, particularly as the game remained close. Cunningham had been an effective shooter prior to this game, making 44.4% of her three-point attempts this season. The Fever have an opportunity to respond against the New York Liberty on Saturday.
- •Kelsey Mitchell scored 37 points for Indiana in the loss.
- •Sophie Cunningham went scoreless and recorded no rebounds or assists.
- •Arike Ogunbowale led Dallas with 35 points.
- •Indiana faces the New York Liberty next on Saturday.
- 3:49 AMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham’s nightmare outing sparks backlash after Fever loss
"Sophie Cunningham’s empty stat line became a major target for frustrated Fever fans after Indiana’s winning streak ended in Dallas.
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