New era for USA Basketball with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers set for World Cup debuts

In a thrilling WNBA clash between the Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces, the Fever suffered a heartbreaking overtime loss on August 6, 2026. The game was marked by numerous scoring runs from both teams, with both the Fever and Aces putting up large numbers in the first three quarters. However, it was the pair of costly miscues from Fever guard Caitlin Clark that set the stage for Chelsea Gray's clutch three-point play in overtime, securing the Aces' victory.

Following the game, Clark took responsibility for her errors, stating, "We still battled. We still fought and we put ourselves in position to win the game and then, honestly, it was me that made costly errors for us. So that's on me to help us win. That's my job. That's what I get paid to do." Her frustration was palpable as she expressed, "Those are free throws I usually make. Certainly frustrating. Obviously, one of them gives us a two-possession lead and I kind of cost my team there for sure. So that's on me."

Despite the loss, Clark recognized the need to learn from the experience, acknowledging that her team's numerous turnovers and missed opportunities contributed significantly to the outcome. Her head coach, Stephanie White, emphasized the importance of using the setback as fuel for improvement, emphasizing that Clark is a competitor and fighter who will undoubtedly bounce back stronger for the next game.