Caitlin Clark taunted opponent after game-winning 3-pointer

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Caitlin Clark taunted opponent after game-winning 3-pointer

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Paolo Songco | Last updated Jun 10, 2026 10:27 PM ET

The Indiana Fever got the clutch win against the Washington Mystics at Capital One Arena on Monday. Caitlin Clark hit the go-ahead three to seal the game, 78-76, against the home team.

The Fever led the game by as much as 17 points. However, the Mystics took the lead with less than a minute left. Despite that, Clark’s heroics led her squad to victory.

The 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year had 19 points, three rebounds, five assists and one steal.

Indiana is now sixth in the WNBA standings with a 6-5 record. They are coming off an 83-75 loss against the New York Liberty. This is a much-needed win for Coach Stephanie White and her team.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts during a game.

Caitlin Clark celebrates in front of NCAA rival Cotie McMahon

Clark is the second leading scorer this season for Indiana behind Kelsey Mitchell. The guard duo is the Fever’s focal point on offense this year. Unfortunately, the 2025 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup champions are yet to fully find their footing.

Despite that, they will take any win that they can at this point in the season. The victory against Washington definitely serves as a momentum swing for Indiana.

The icing on top of the cake is Clark celebrating her game-winner in the face of Washington rookie Cotie McMahon.

After the game-sealing trey, Clark looked straight at McMahon and busted out the three-point gesture with both hands. The two players have a history together, dating back to their collegiate basketball days as Big Ten Rivals.

Caitlin Clark flexing on Cotie McMahon after burying the game-winner.

Big Ten rivalries never die.pic.twitter.com/n2zLc6FO5H

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Clark played for the Iowa Hawkeyes while McMahon suited up for the Ohio State Buckeyes. In a 2024 matchup, the Hawkeyes defeated Ohio State. Clark got a Buckeyes t-shirt giveaway and posted it online.

A year later, Ohio State defeated Iowa. At that point, McMahon said, “Not gonna get into all of it, but let’s just say [Iowa is] a little disrespectful as far as how they view us. So we take that personal, I take that personal.”

Clark was already with the Fever at that time, but it was clear that McMahon never forgot about it. Which is why Clark’s celebration over McMahon runs deep.

Indiana and Washington will face each other one more time this year, giving the Mystics rookie a chance to get back at the Fever superstar.

This article first appeared on ChiCitySports and was syndicated with permission.

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