Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever wrapped up their 2026 WNBA preseason slate Saturday with a 105-57 victory against the Nigeria National Team at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where the team showed no signs of slowing as it heads into the regular season.
As for Caitlin Clark, the former Hawkeye scored 12 points on 3-for-4 shooting, 2-for-3 from 3-point land, and 4-for-4 at the free-throw line, to go along with three assists, one rebound and one steal in 13 minutes of action.
With the Fever giving every player ample playing time, there is very little worry on the offensive and defensive ends as they enter the regular-season opener on May 9 against the Dallas Wings.
Final: Indiana 105, Nigeria 57
Indiana concludes the 2026 WNBA preseason with a rout of the Nigeria National Team, where the Fever’s offense looked nearly unstoppable. Kelsey Michell’s 17 points led the team, and Clark contributed 12.
With the starters sitting for all of the third and fourth quarters, Damiris Dantas led the bench scoring with 16 points on 5-for-9 shooting, 4-for-6 from deep and 2-for-2 at the charity stripe. Makayla Timpson added 12 points.
Indiana has forced 25 turnovers, including 12 steals and five blocks, that it has turned into 32 points.
With the Fever opening the 2026 WNBA regular season against the Dallas Wings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 9, there are plenty of positives to take from this tuneup.
5:45 4th QTR: Indiana 92, Nigeria 50
Indiana timeout.
At what is likely the final media timeout of the game, the Fever have used the last quarter to finalize their thoughts on the team’s roster construction and in-game strategies entering the regular season on May 9.
End of 3rd QTR: Indiana 85, Nigeria 41
This game has been a blowout by the Fever, as expected. The final 10 minutes will be played by Indiana’s depth players.
5:38 3rd QTR: Indiana 77, Nigeria 35
Indiana timeout.
Stephanie White calls a timeout as the Fever have looked disorganized on offense lately.
8:22 3rd QTR: Indiana 72, Nigeria 31
Indiana came out of halftime with its starters on the bench, meaning the team’s depth will have an opportunity for much, if not all, of the third and fourth quarters.
Monique Billings Injury Update
Per IndyStar’s Chloe Peterson, the Fever have ruled power forward Monique Billings out for the remainder of the game. She suffered a right ankle injury in the second quarter.
While the ruling is likely a precautionary measure by the medical staff. More updates on her injury status will follow; the team has seven days until its regular-season opener.
Halftime: Indiana 70, Nigeria 29
At halftime, the Fever are walloping Nigeria by 41 points.
Mitchell leads Indiana offensively with 17 points on 6-for-9 shooting, 3-for-3 from long range and 2-for-2 from the charity stripe. Clark has 12 points on 3-for-4 shooting, 2-for-3 from deep, and 4-for-4 at the line in 13 minutes. Additionally, Timpson has 10 points on 4-for-5 shooting and 2-for-3 at the stripe.
As a team, the Fever are shooting 24-for-34 from the floor, 9-for-13 from deep and 13-for-15 at the line. Indiana has forced 14 turnovers, including nine steals and three blocks, that it has turned into 25 points off those giveaways.
Although this is a preseason game against a clearly inferior opponent, the Fever are clearly off and running on both ends of the court entering the regular season.
With the game out of hand, coach Stephanie White will likely play more of her reserves to give them proper playing time as the preseason wraps up.
2:43 2nd QTR: Indiana 63, Nigeria 27
Indiana is electric offensively and defensively against Nigeria. Mitchell and Clark have combined for 24 points on 8-for-12 from the floor, 4-for-5 from 3-point land, and 2-for-2 at the free-throw line.
Fever Avalanche
Indiana’s defense has contributed to the Fever scoring 10 points in the last 56 seconds.
8:29 2nd QTR: Fever 40, Nigeria 18
Indiana continues their relentless defense-to-offense transition, ballooning the Fever’s lead to 22 points and forcing a Nigerian timeout.
End of 1st Quarter: Indiana 32, Nigeria 18
At the end of the first quarter, the Fever lead Nigeria by 14 points thanks to a full team offensive effort, with Caitlin Clark finishing the frame with 6 points on 2-for-3 shooting.
Caitlin Clark with an early jumper
Caitlin Clark knocked down a 19-foot jumper to open her scoring on the night. Clark has attempted just two field goals thus far.
Caitlin Clark injury update
According to IndyStar’s Chloe Peterson, Clark did not have any overnight swelling in her knees as a result of her hard foul against Dallas on Thursday.
Additionally, there is no leg wrap or any other precautionary activewear in the area.
Where to watch Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark vs. Nigeria
Watch Caitlin Clark, Fever vs. Nigeria
Fans can watch Caitlin Clark and the Fever close their preseason against Nigeria via the WNBA League Pass. Annual league pass memberships cost $39.99 or fans can choose a monthly option for $14.99.
During the preseason, though, fans can stream games for free in the WNBA App by signing up or logging in with a WNBA ID to unlock the preseason preview.
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