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'Love The Feature': Caitlin Clark Teases Teammate as Lexie Hull’s Fiancé Will Matthiessen Joins Fever Flight
Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7), Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) and Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) react to the action Tuesday, June 17, 2025, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Connecticut Sun, 88-71.

Caitlin Clark may be in a shooting slump, but she hasn’t lost her sense of humor. The Indiana Fever rookie took a playful swipe at teammate Lexie Hull’s fiancé, Will Matthiessen, after he popped up in one of the team’s travel videos.

“@willmatthiessen love the feature,” Caitlin Clark posted on her Instagram story, tagging the Stanford baseball alum. It was a quick, cheeky moment—one that gave fans a look at how loose things still are behind the scenes, even with the Fever in a tough stretch.

Caitlin Clark and Hull have clearly gotten closer as the season’s gone on, and this little post said as much without overdoing it. It showed the kind of chemistry that doesn’t need speeches or press conferences—it just shows up, sometimes in the form of a tagged story and a good-natured rib.

Even with critics loud and headlines piling up, Caitlin Clark hasn’t backed off. Whether she’s firing up teammates, goofing off in travel vids, or just keeping things light, she’s keeping her voice in the mix.


I Needed Better Competition Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) and Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) talk during a timeout on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Dallas Wings, 110-109.

She’s not just trying to find her shot, she’s helping the team breathe when it matters. These little jabs and inside jokes won’t show up on a stat sheet, but they’re part of the grind. 

And sometimes, you can find the best stories in places where people often find negativity. Light-hearted moments such as these add to the human side of the super-athletes. They’re just as human, as raw, as the next person.

Lexie Hull Stands by Caitlin Clark During Shooting Slump

Caitlin Clark might be struggling to hit shots, but she’s not short on support.

Lexie Hull had her back this week as questions started flying about Caitlin Clark’s recent form. Hull, cool as ever, wasn’t having any of it.

“She’ll be fine. We are not worried about it,” Hull said. “She’s a great shooter, great player, this happens to every great player.”


Jun 17, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) and guard Lexie Hull (10) celebrate after a play in the second half against the Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Caitlin Clark’s been under the microscope all season—from highlight plays to high expectations. But inside the Fever locker room, the mood hasn’t changed.

Hull’s message was clear: the team isn’t rattled. They’ve seen what Caitlin Clark’s capable of, and a cold spell doesn’t change that.


Jun 19, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) talks to guard Lexie Hull (left) and forward Aliyah Boston (7) during the third quarter against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

More than anything, it showed how tight this group is becoming. No panic, no drama—just teammates backing each other through the noise.

And sometimes that’s just what someone needs: a reliable voice to push you further when you need it the most.

This article first appeared on Hardwood Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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