Caitlin Clark Praised for What She Did After Fever's Win Over Liberty
Caitlin Clark returned to the court on Saturday afternoon after being sidelined for five games due to a quad injury, and she delivered in full force as the Indiana Fever beat the New York Liberty 102–88, handing the Liberty their first loss of the season.
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Clark tallied 32 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds, while shooting 11-for-20 from the field and 7-for-14 from the 3-point line. She scored a career-high 25 first-half points in the win, despite playing in spurts as Fever head coach Stephanie White eased her back into the rotation.
Nonetheless, the former Iowa star received high praise for what she did after the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, staying late to sign autographs, take pictures, and interact with young Fever fans.
Fan reactions:
"I love how good she is with the kids. All the Fever players are for that matte," a fan said.
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"Just a great and anointed human being," someone else added.
Another fan posted, "Man she just awesome. I bet those shoes did not leave her feet lol."
One more fan commented, "Young and old, they all love CC."
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22).Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Clark has made it a priority to give back to all the fans who have supported her along the way — and continue to do so. During her injury, while sidelined, she often made her way up and down the aisles to sign autographs for fans, and nothing has changed now that she's back on the court.
Back in April 2024, before being drafted into the WNBA, Clark shared a clear outlook on what giving back to young fans means to her.
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'The people I idolized in my life were, you know, either professional women's basketball players, professional soccer players, and that's what I wanted to be growing up,' Clark said. 'And I think, you know, understanding how big of an impact that can have on a young girl's life is super important.'
Clark continues, 'So I always try to make as much time as I can for them. And just to see them scream your name or have your jersey on — that's something that never gets old.'
Related: Caitlin Clark's Wilson Announcement Reveals Childhood Goals
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
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