Caitlin Clark Greets Donna Kelce Pregame, Then Drops 30 in Fever Win Over Lynx
The short version
- Caitlin Clark hugged Donna Kelce, mother of Travis Kelce, before the September 22 game; the Fever shared video of the moment.
- Clark scored 30 points with seven rebounds and nine assists in a 96-77 win over the Lynx.
- Minnesota had already clinched the No. 1 seed; Indiana improved to 28-15 and can finish no lower than sixth.
- The Fever trail the Atlanta Dream by one game for the No. 4 seed heading into a September 24 rematch with the Lynx.
The Fever guard hugged Travis Kelce's mother, who wore a Clark jersey, before Indiana beat Minnesota 96-77 on September 22.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark met Donna Kelce, the mother of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, before the Fever hosted the Minnesota Lynx on September 22. The team shared video of the two embracing, with Donna Kelce wearing a Clark No. 22 Fever jersey.
Clark has developed a friendship with the Kelce family in recent years and has long been a Chiefs fan. She has attended games at Arrowhead Stadium from the family's box, where she has been seen with family members and Taylor Swift.
On the court, Clark finished with 30 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists as Indiana won 96-77. The loss did not affect Minnesota, which had already locked up the No. 1 seed.
The victory mattered for Indiana's standing. The Fever sit fifth at 28-15, one game behind the Atlanta Dream, and the win ensures they cannot fall lower than sixth. Indiana faces Minnesota again on September 24, and a win combined with an Atlanta loss to New York would give the Fever home-court advantage in the first round.