Indiana Fever Shut Out at Home, Extend Losing Streak
Fever Fall 79-50 to Washington Mystics, Drop to 1-6 on the Season
Indianapolis, Indiana - The Indiana Fever suffered a disappointing defeat at home on Sunday, losing 79-50 to the Washington Mystics. The loss extends the Fever's losing streak to six games and drops their record to 1-6 on the season.
Key Takeaways
- The Fever were led by Victoria Vivians, who scored 12 points.
- Elena Delle Donne led the Mystics with 18 points and 11 rebounds.
- The Fever shot just 32.9% from the field, while the Mystics shot 51.9%.
The Fever struggled from the start, falling behind by 10 points after the first quarter. They were never able to recover, as the Mystics continued to build their lead throughout the game.
The loss is a major setback for the Fever, who are now in last place in the Eastern Conference. They will look to bounce back when they host the New York Liberty on Tuesday.
Quotes from Head Coach Marianne Stanley
"We just didn't have it tonight," said Fever head coach Marianne Stanley. "We couldn't make shots, and we didn't defend well. We have to be better."
"We're going to learn from this and move on," Stanley added. "We have a lot of basketball left to play."
What's Next
The Fever will host the New York Liberty on Tuesday, June 13 at 7:00 PM ET.