Fever Coach Stephanie White Praises Sophie Cunningham's Rebound Game vs. Lynx
The short version
- Sophie Cunningham scored 11 points off the bench in Indiana's 96-77 win over Minnesota.
- She had been held without a point in the Fever's prior loss to the Washington Mystics.
- Coach Stephanie White cited her defense, aggressiveness, and communication as standout elements.
- Cunningham averages 8.0 points, fourth on the team, and is Indiana's nominee for Sixth Player of the Year.
Indiana's Sophie Cunningham scored 11 points off the bench in a 96-77 win over Minnesota after being held scoreless her previous outing.
Sophie Cunningham responded to a scoreless performance against the Washington Mystics with 11 points off the bench on Tuesday, helping the Indiana Fever rout the Minnesota Lynx 96-77.
Head coach Stephanie White said afterward that the team deliberately looked for Cunningham, making extra passes to find the open player, and that the guard capitalized on her chances.
White also highlighted Cunningham's defensive activity, aggressiveness, and communication, saying she was proud of how the guard bounced back.
Cunningham, primarily a reserve, ranks fourth on the Fever in scoring average this season at 8.0 points per game. The franchise has nominated her for the WNBA Sixth Player of the Year award.
