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The WNBA's newest expansion franchise, the Golden State Valkyries, have registered the highest home attendance this season, averaging 18,064 spectators per game. This is despite the team playing only three games so far. Their affiliation with the NBA's Golden State Warriors could be a factor in their rise to the top.
Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever topped the list last season, but are ranked this year, with 16,939 patrons on average at home games.
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In second place are the New York Liberty, with an average attendance of 17,344 per game. This isn't a huge surprise given that the Liberty are the defending champions and have Sabrina Ionescu in the fold. Last season, their average attendance was 12,729.
However, it's still early in the season, and it will be interesting to see whether Clark and company can move up the list.
Caitlin Clark speaks out about narrow WNBA defeat to Sabrina Ionescu's Liberty
On Saturday, the Fever lost to the Liberty 90-88 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. After the game, Caitlin Clark was asked what the team could take from the defeat. (Timestamp: 2:01).
"That's probably what's frustrating about it, too, is, like, we are two possessions from being 4-0. But there were so many little areas in this game that we could have improved.
"Like, our defense again, to start the game was poor, and we've got to find a way to come out with more energy, being able to guard. And, yes, they present a very tough challenge."
Caitlin Clark dropped 18 points and 10 assists in 38 minutes. On the other side, Sabrina Ionescu dropped 23 points, five rebounds and four assists to help her team win.
