The Indiana Fever defeated the Toronto Tempo 103–85 on Friday, September 18, at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto. The game marked Indiana’s return to WNBA action following the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup break.
The biggest performances came from Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark. Mitchell scored a game-high 33 points, while Clark recorded 28 points and 14 assists as Indiana pulled away in the fourth quarter.
🔥 Kelsey Mitchell Sets WNBA Scoring Record
Kelsey Mitchell was the top scorer of the night with 33 points, shooting 12-of-17 from the field and 7-of-11 from three-point range.
Her performance also moved her season scoring total to 1,034 points, surpassing A’ja Wilson’s previous WNBA single-season mark of 1,021 points from 2024. Mitchell also extended her WNBA record of scoring at least 20 points in consecutive games to 25.
⭐ Caitlin Clark Records 28 Points and 14 Assists
Caitlin Clark also produced a major performance for Indiana.
- 28 points
- 6 rebounds
- 14 assists
- 2 three-pointers
- 12-of-12 free throws
She finished with:
Her 14 assists matched her season high, and the performance gave Clark another double-double.
Clark was also heavily involved in creating opportunities for Mitchell, with the official box score recording seven assists from Clark to Mitchell.
📊 Toronto Tempo Player Stats
Toronto had several strong individual performances despite the loss.
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Juskaite | 22 | 3 | 2 |
| Kiki Rice | 18 | 6 | 5 |
| Isabelle Harrison | 16 | 9 | 0 |
| Temi Fagbenle | 16 | 5 | 0 |
| Julie Allemand | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Kia Nurse | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Juskaite led Toronto with 22 points, while rookie Kiki Rice added 18 points, six rebounds and five assists.
📈 Indiana Fever Player Stats
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Mitchell | 33 | 2 | 2 |
| Caitlin Clark | 28 | 6 | 14 |
| Myisha Hines-Allen | 9 | 7 | 1 |
| Aliyah Boston | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Sophie Cunningham | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Lexie Hull | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Makayla Timpson | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Tyasha Harris | 7 | 0 | 3 |
The Fever shot 59.0% from the field and 51.7% from three-point range, finishing with 26 assists and 30 total rebounds.
🏀 How the Game Unfolded
Indiana started strongly, taking a 25–19 lead after the first quarter. Toronto responded in the second quarter, outscoring Indiana 31–28 and cutting the deficit.
The Tempo briefly moved ahead early in the third quarter, but Indiana responded and entered the fourth quarter with a 79–73 lead.
The Fever then dominated the final period 24–12, turning a six-point advantage into an 18-point victory.
🔥 Why This Game Is Getting Attention
The game stands out for several reasons: Mitchell’s new WNBA single-season scoring record, Clark’s 28-point/14-assist performance, and Indiana’s strong fourth-quarter finish.
