Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever lose AGAIN in blowout loss to New York Liberty in her second WNBA game

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever have lost their second straight game, as the 2024 No. 1 Draft pick and her teammates were blown out again — this time against the New York Liberty and reigning MVP Breanna Stewart — in her second WNBA game.

In Indianapolis’ most anticipated rookie debut since Peyton Manning in 1998, Clark did not deliver the expected performance in the Fever’s 102-66 loss at home. For the second game in a row, she struggled with foul trouble. The rookie finished with nine points, seven rebounds, six assists and three turnovers, none after the first quarter — a dramatic improvement from the 10 she had Tuesday night.

Clark was also 2 of 8 from the field and just 1 of 7 on three-pointers.

She scored 20 points against the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday, but struggled in the first half after recording just seven points in what was her WNBA debut.

Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones each scored fourteen for New York, which won eight in a row against Indiana. Jones also had 10 rebounds.

Aliyah Boston had a game-high 12 points and 10 rebounds for Indiana.

The Liberty not only made life difficult for Clark, but also for Indiana.

Stewart helped New York seize control by taking a 25-16 lead after one quarter. And when the Fever cut the deficit to 32-27 midway through the second quarter, Stewart answered with four straight points, sparking a 12-0 run that gave the Liberty a 44-27 lead late in the first half.

Indiana eventually responded by closing the third quarter with 12 straight points, the first seven of which came courtesy of Clark, to make it 67-56 after three.

But the defending Eastern Conference champions opened the fourth quarter on a 12-0 spurt to earn their second straight victory.

Indianapolis is quickly becoming a favorite destination for Clark’s former teammates and coaches. Ex-Hawkeyes guard Gabbie Marshall showed up and posed for a photo with her longtime friend after Clark’s first home game last week.

Thursday’s entourage included former coach Lisa Bluder, who announced her retirement Monday, and new Hawkeyes coach Jan Jensen, Bluder’s longtime assistant.

The Fever and Liberty return to New York for a rematch on Saturday.