Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers Clash Draws Bold Statement From Fever Coach Stephanie White

The first chapter of the Caitlin Clark vs. Paige Bueckers WNBA rivalry has been written. After memorable performances from both stars, it was the Indiana Fever who emerged with a dominant victory against the Dallas Wings, 102-83.

Clark won the battle, finishing with a 14-point, 13-assist double-double with three rebounds, five steals, a block and two triples. Bueckers, on the other hand, had to settle for a tough loss after dropping a game-high 21 points, with four rebounds, four dimes, two steals and two triples.

There was a lot of anticipation ahead of the first-ever WNBA meeting between Clark and Bueckers, and it would probably be safe to say that the fans were not left disappointed.

Even Fever head coach Stephanie White had to heap praise on the two young stars and what they have achieved thus far.

"I'm thankful that we'll have a lot of young people in the stands who can continue to watch the way Caitlin and Paige go about their business and the way they handle greatness," White said, via Brian Haenchen of Indy Star. "They don't see what they've done to get to this point, but I think both Caitlin and Paige do a good job of openly discussing the work that it takes."