Sophie Cunningham added a dash of runway flair to the Indiana Fever’s recent hot streak, arriving at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday in a sleeveless white lace mini dress that immediately caught fans’ attention. The Fever have pieced together three straight victories even with star guard Caitlin Clark sidelined by a groin injury, and Cunningham’s confident entrance seemed to echo the team’s upbeat mood.
Saturday’s matchup pits Indiana against Kelsey Plum and the Los Angeles Sparks, the second meeting of the season between the clubs. Clark is set to miss her fifth consecutive contest, leaving extra responsibility—and spotlight—for Cunningham and the rest of the Fever backcourt as they try to defend home court.
In her first season with Indiana, the versatile guard has quietly become a valuable spark off the bench. Across 12 appearances, she is contributing 5.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and a steal per game in just over 22 minutes, numbers that belie her impact on hustle plays and defensive intensity. Those intangibles have helped the Fever stay afloat while navigating injuries.
Cunningham’s fashion choice—paired with pointed-toe heels edged in black and anchored by gold hoop earrings—earned a shout-out from the Fever’s social channels and a chorus of compliments online. From “Looking good, as always” to cheeky nods like “Shooting Guardess,” supporters flooded X with praise, turning her pre-game walk-in into an event of its own.
The Sparks already own an 85-75 win in Indianapolis on June 26, a night when Cunningham chipped in 10 points and four steals while Clark also watched from the bench. Indiana hopes the rematch ends differently as the team continues a five-game homestand that will roll on against the Golden State Valkyries this Wednesday.
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