After Caitlin Clark injury, troubles deepen for Indiana Fever as $90,000 guard suffers massive setback

The Indiana Fever were dealt another significant injury blow on Friday, just days after losing star guard Caitlin Clark to a quad issue. Veteran guard Sydney Colson, who stepped into the starting lineup in Clark’s absence, was forced to exit the game against the Connecticut Sun after suffering a left leg injury in the first quarter.

The Fever confirmed that Colson, who is on a one-year, $90,000 deal, was taken to the locker room in visible pain. She was later ruled out for the remainder of the contest. Her night ended after just 8:43 minutes of action, finishing with zero points, one rebound, two assists and one steal.

In Colson’s absence, Sophie Cunningham saw extended playing time and added 10 points off the bench. Although she struggled from the field, shooting just 1 of 5, including 1 of 3 from 3-point range, she was flawless at the free-throw line, converting all seven of her attempts.

Meanwhile, the Fever endured their third straight loss and second consecutive defeat without Caitlin Clark, falling 85–83 at home to the Sun. The loss dropped Indiana to 2-4.

Fans react to Sydney Colson's injury

Social media went into overdrive following Sydney Colson’s early exit, which left the team shorthanded in the backcourt.

A fan said:

Danny McCoy

@dannysmccoy

Looks like AB is the new point guard!

Another fan said:

Kelly Elasion

@KellyElasion

CC being out exposes the lack of legitimate ball handlers the Fever have. Not sure what can be done.

A user wrote:

Di

@IntegrityFun

She never played a lot of minutes the past few years. Don't know why we signed her.

Another user said:

𝕃𝕦𝕚𝕤 ℍ𝕒𝕝𝕒 𝕄𝕒𝕕𝕣𝕚𝕕

@LMadridista_7

Terrible management not having a substitute point guard

Meanwhile, coach Stephanie White didn’t provide a definitive update on Sydney Colson’s status after the game but did confirm that she saw the veteran point guard in the locker room postgame. With Colson’s condition still uncertain, all eyes will be on who gets the starting nod at point guard for the Fever in their next matchup.