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The Indiana Fever continue to ride the Caitlin Clark wave, finding success in her return to the lineup.
On Tuesday, Indiana defeated the Connecticut Sun, 88-71. They were playing in the second game back in action for Caitlin Clark and picked up their second straight win.
Following the game, the Fever announced their "Stat Leader of the Game," which was awarded to Natasha Howard.
"A dominant double-double from Natasha Howard tonight against the Sun," posted the official social media account of the Indiana Fever.
Natasha Howard finished the game with 16 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 62.5% from the field.
a dominant double-double from Natasha Howard tonight against the Sun pic.twitter.com/ZCvWDsfcrr
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) June 18, 2025
Natasha Howard has been phenomenal for the Indiana Fever in her first season back with the team. Howard was previously drafted by the Fever in 2014. She spent two seasons in Indiana before making her way across the league.
After her first stint with the Fever, Howard also spent time with the Minnesota Lynx, Seattle Storm, New York Liberty and Dallas Wings.
In her first season back with the Fever, Howard has posted 11.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game.
Several other Indiana Fever stars showed out against the Connecticut Sun.
Caitlin Clark finished the game with 20 points, one rebound and six assists. Kelsey Mitchell capped off her night with 17 points, two rebounds and two assists.
Another Indiana Fever All-Star, Aliyah Boston, nearly posted a double-double. Boston ended the game with nine points, nine rebounds and five assists.
The Fever now stand at 6-5 on season, one game above .500.
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