Caitlin Clark Reacts to Lexie Hull's Personal Loss
Lexie Hull delivered some heartbreaking news on Tuesday night. The Indiana Fever guard announced via Instagram that her 14-year-old dog, Maggie, had passed away.
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Hull made a post on Instagram expressing her reaction to the death of her loving pooch, which appears to be a beagle mix. The 6-foot-1 guard also shared a collection of photos of herself with Maggie, including one that shows Hull as a kid holding the dog when she was just a puppy.
"14 years with the sweetest mags! home won't be the same without you! heaven got the best girl this week 😇," Hull wrote in her caption.
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Clark was one of the first Fever players to react to Hull's post. The recently crowned WNBA All-Star Game captain sent a simple four-word message to show her support.
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"Love you ❤️ doggie heaven," Clark posted.
Based on her post, Hull has been with Maggie for nearly 15 years. Hull is currently 25, which means that she's been with the pooch for more than half of her life.
Losing a pet is never easy, but it has to be more devastating to part ways with a dog who has played such a significant role in one's life. This is precisely why Hull must be feeling heartbroken right now, and the support from Clark and the rest of her teammates and friends is something that should help her get through these difficult times.
Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull had an emotional post about her dog on Instagram. Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images
As for her basketball, Hull is currently in her fourth season with the Fever. The 6-foot-1 guard has made 15 starts in 18 appearances this season, averaging 8.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals, while also knocking down 1.3 triples per contest on a highly efficient 49.0% clip.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
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