On September 18, 2026, the Indiana Fever secured a 103-85 victory against the Toronto Tempo at the Coca-Cola Coliseum, marking their return to WNBA play after a 21-day FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup break. The Fever's record improved to 27-14, while the Tempo fell to 11-30.
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Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell led the charge for Indiana, combining for 61 points on an impressive 19 of 32 shooting. Clark, a former Iowa standout, achieved her 14th career double-double with 28 points, shooting 7 for 15 from the field, 2 for 8 from beyond the arc, and a perfect 12 for 12 from the free-throw line. Additionally, she contributed 14 assists and six rebounds in 34 minutes of play.
The victory was crucial for the Fever as they now tie with the Atlanta Dream for the No. 4 seed in the WNBA playoff standings, with only three regular-season games remaining.
Kelsey Mitchell was the standout scorer for Indiana, finishing with a game-high 33 points on 12 of 17 shooting, including 7 for 11 from three-point range. Mitchell also set a new single-season WNBA scoring record with 1,023 points, surpassing A'Ja Wilson's previous record of 1,021 points set in 2024.
Clark's performance continued to demonstrate her dominance on the court, as she now ties for the most double-doubles recorded by a guard in a single season. The Fever will next face the Washington Mystics on September 20, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with former Iowa player Lucy Olsen on the opposing team.