WNBA Indiana Fever

Fever Travel to Minnesota for First Western Conference Road Matchup of Season

June 12, 2022 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Indiana Fever News Release


Indiana makes its first trek to visit a western conference opponent this season for a 7 p.m. ET matchup at the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday at Target Center. This will be the second of three meetings against Minnesota this year.

In the first meeting on May 10, the Fever defeated the Lynx 82-76 to earn what was the first win of the 2022 season. Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell had her first game of the year with at least 20 points, hitting four three-pointers and ending the night with 26. Indiana recorded season highs in assists (23) and steals (12) on the way to the victory in Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Both Indiana and Minnesota's rosters have changed since then due to multiple transactions and injuries. After returning from overseas commitments, point guard Danielle Robinson has returned as a starter for Indiana. Alanna Smith and Crystal Dangerfield were also waived, leading to the Fever signing veteran forward Emma Cannon.

For Minnesota, the team has moved on from Odyssey Sims, Yvonne Turner and Rennia Davis, while also buying out the rest of Angel McCoughtry's contract. New additions to the team since the first meeting include Evina Westbrook, Elissa Cunane and Moriah Jefferson.

Injury Report

Fever: Victoria Vivians - QUESTIONABLE (Right Eye Contusion), Lexie Hull - NWT (College Graduation)

Liberty: Kayla McBride - QUESTIONABLE (Right Foot), Natalie Achonwa - OUT (Right Hamstring), Sylvia Fowles - OUT (Right Knee), Napheesa Collier - NWT (Maternity Leave)

Probable Starters

Indiana Fever (3-12)

F - Victoria Vivians (11.2 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 27.7 mpg)

F - NaLyssa Smith (13.0 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 29.5 mpg)

C - Queen Egbo (6.9 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 23.9 mpg)

G - Kelsey Mitchell (19.0 ppg, 3.9 apg, 33.1 mpg)

G - Danielle Robinson (7.9 ppg, 3.8 apg, 24.4 mpg)

Minnesota Lynx (3-10)

F - Aerial Powers (12.9 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 25.7 mpg)

F - Jessica Shepard (8.5 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 29.8 mpg)

C - Damiris Dantas (9.0 ppg, 1.0 rpg, 21.0 mpg)

G - Kayla McBride (13.3 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 30.3 mpg

G - Moriah Jefferson (16.5 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 32.2 mpg)

Extra Notes

Sunday's game will mark the 138th consecutive game played for Kelsey Mitchell. This will tie Mitchell with Tamika Catchings for the franchise record at 138.

Victoria Vivians is one point shy of reaching 700 career points.

Minnesota and Indiana rank third and fourth in the league in second-chance points per game at 12.3 and 11.5, respectively.

The Fever are 16-32 all-time against the Lynx.

Broadcast Information

Livestream: Indiana Fever Facebook Page

Pat Boylan (play-by-play), Bria Goss (analyst)

Check out the Indiana Fever Statistics



Women's National Basketball Association Stories from June 12, 2022


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central