Caitlin Clark’s Comeback: Fever Star Returns from Injury for Liberty Showdown

Indiana Fever’s star guard Caitlin Clark is set to make her triumphant return to the court after a quad injury sidelined her for five games. The 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, who strained her quadriceps in a nail-biting 90-88 loss to the New York Liberty on May 24, is cleared to face the same team Saturday. Initially expected to miss two weeks, Clark’s recovery stretched to three, but her comeback is electric news for Fever fans.

Clark, averaging an impressive 19 points, 9.3 assists, and six rebounds in her four games this season, brings her dynamic play back to a team eager to challenge the undefeated Liberty, who boast a 9-0 record. The Liberty, fresh off a dominant 85-66 victory over the Chicago Sky led by Sabrina Ionescu’s 23 points, are a formidable foe. Fever coach Stephanie White also hinted at Sophie Cunningham’s return, noting both players had limited practice reps this week.

The Fever’s announcement on Instagram was simple but bold: “She’s back.” With Clark’s return, the stage is set for a thrilling showdown in Indiana, where the Fever hope to spark a turnaround against the Eastern Conference giants.