Already reeling from several injuries earlier this season, the Indiana Fever lost another key performer in Sunday’s game against the Connecticut Sun.
Sophie Cunningham had to be helped off the floor after suffering a knee injury on Sunday, Aug. 17, when Sun guard Bria Hartley fell into her leg. The Fever later released a statement, confirming a right knee injury and ruling her out for the rest of the game.
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Indiana is currently playing without star guard Caitlin Clark, who hasn’t seen game action since July 15 due to a groin injury. Also, guards Aari McDonald and Sydney Colson suffered season-ending injuries in the same game July 30 at Phoenix.
Sophie Cunningham injury update
Cunningham was injured in the second quarter of the Fever’s game vs. the Sun, trailing Connecticut 28-13. She clutched her right knee after Hartley fell into her leg, and eventually had to be helped off the court.
Cunningham is averaging 8.9 points and 3.6 rebounds for the Fever this season, while averaging just under 26 minutes per game.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Sophie Cunningham injury update: Fever G knocked from Sun game
