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Sophie Cunningham and the Indiana Fever were in action against the Golden State Valkyries in a regular-season game on Wednesday. As usual, Cunningham played off the bench as the Fever started the game with a lineup of Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Aari McDonald, Aliyah Boston and Natasha Howard.
Cunningham had a quiet outing as the Fever endured a lopsided 80-61 loss at home. The guard finished with just three points, shooting 1-for-3 from the field, all from beyond the arc. In her 21 minutes on the court, she added three rebounds but also committed two turnovers.
Sophie Cunningham through four quarters vs. Golden State Valkyries
Cunningham checked into the game to a resounding applause from the Fever supporters and she made an impact instantly. After Lexie Hull grabbed an offensive rebound, she set up Cunningham for an opening 3-point shot. The former Phoenix Mercury guard made the most of the chance and knocked the shot down with confidence.
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She attempted two shots in the opening period and made one, scoring three points while also adding an assist to her tally. In the second quarter, the Fever guard logged five minutes of playing time but was unable to make an impact on the scoreboard.
At halftime, Sophie Cunningham had two points on 1-for-2 shooting, with both attempts coming from beyond the arc. After playing eight minutes, she also had one rebound and two turnovers.
Cunningham wasn’t on the floor during the Fever’s third-quarter run that trimmed the deficit to just five points. However, once she checked back in, the momentum quickly swung back in favor of the Valkyries. The Fever guard attempted a 3-pointer during the period but was unable to convert.
The star guard saw action in the fourth quarter but was unable to make a meaningful impact on the scoreboard. While she contributed on the glass, she ultimately struggled to give the Fever the spark they needed in the game.
