There are statement games, and there are statement games. Caitlin Clark just had a really big statement game.
On Saturday, Caitlin Clark became the first rookie in WNBA history to hit a triple-double as she notched 19 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds. Also, she became the first player in the history of the Indiana Fever ever to record a triple-double. And, as you might expect, since she’s a rookie, Clark also becomes the youngest player to hit a triple-double.
Caitlin Clark, #22 of the Indiana Fever, is presented with the game ball after becoming the first rookie to score a triple-double against the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 6, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
The Fever needed every bit of Clark’s contributions on Saturday night. Indiana trailed the Eastern Conference front-runners 75-68 with 4:21 remaining. However, Indiana rallied for an 11-0 run that put them ahead to stay.
The Fever won 83-78.
Caitlin Clark, #22 of the Indiana Fever, loses the ball as Betnijah Laney-Hamilton #44 of the New York Liberty defends during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 6, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
As widely reported, Clark did not make the U.S. Women’s Basketball Olympic squad. However, she and fellow rookie Angel Reese were the only rookies selected to the WNBA All-Star team, and they will have a shot at the Team USA All-Stars on July 20.
Clark led the way in All-Star voting, amassing a whopping 700,735 votes. Her fellow rookie and rival Angel Reese came in fifth with 381,518 votes.