The highly anticipated rivalry’s first meeting will take place on Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will face off against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky for the first time this season. Clark and Reese’s rivalry began during their college basketball matches.
The Fever’s start to the season was not impressive, as they only won one game and lost eight. However, their star player, Clark, has continuously achieved remarkable feats. After her first three games, Clark became the third rookie player in the WNBA to reach 50+ points and 15+ assists in their first three career games, making a remarkable entrance into the league. She joins WNBA legends Candace Parker, Sue Bird, and Nikki McCray.
What Sparked Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese’s rivalry?
Clark and Reese had an intense rivalry despite not playing each other very much in college. They competed in back-to-back NCAA Tournaments, with one team emerging triumphant. In the 2023 national championship game, Reese scored 15 points, grabbed ten rebounds, assisted five times, swiped three steals, and blocked a shot to help LSU defeat Iowa 102-85.
The following year, Clark upset Reese, putting on an outstanding performance with 41 points, 12 assists, and seven rebounds. Clark made a gesture of “you can’t see me” at the LSU star. Reese handed it back to her without hesitation, then pointed to her ring finger, hinting at the title.
The birth of such an intense rivalry that words were not even required to spark it was watched by the WNBA fans—beyond the numbers and trophies. The 2023 title-game antics of Reese and Clark set the stage and increased fan engagement in women’s basketball. After that, the two games Iowa played achieved record-breaking viewership, and the Iowa-South Carolina championship game broke the previous mark with 18.7 million viewers.
The WNBA sensation Clark has quickly gained a large fan base and supporters because of her exceptional skills. Recently, during the Fever’s first win against the Los Angeles Sparks, Clark scored an amazing three-pointer that amazed everyone in the crowd.
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