Caitlin Clark to Miss Game in Baltimore Due to Quad Injury

WNBA standout Caitlin Clark will not take the court when the Indiana Fever face off against the Washington Mystics on Wednesday, May 28, at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore due to a left quad strain.

The Fever confirmed Monday that Clark is expected to be out for a minimum of two weeks. The specifics surrounding the injury's occurrence remain unclear, with the team promising further updates after her next evaluation.

In her last outing, Clark logged nearly 38 minutes, contributing 18 points and 10 assists in a narrow 90-88 defeat against the New York Liberty on Saturday.

Currently, the Fever hold a 2-2 record this season, and Clark's absence could extend to at least four games. Her performance thus far has been impressive, averaging 19.0 points, 9.3 assists, and 6.0 rebounds per game.

Fans eagerly anticipated Clark's appearance in Baltimore, as evidenced by soaring ticket prices following the announcement of her visit. According to the Baltimore Banner, the average ticket price on StubHub has reached $350.

Clark's rise to fame accelerated during her pursuit of the NCAA Division I scoring record, where she led the Iowa Hawkeyes to the championship game in 2023, ultimately falling to LSU and Baltimore native Angel Reese.

With a remarkable collegiate career tallying 3,951 points and 548 three-pointers, Clark was selected first overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Her rookie season accolades include Rookie of the Year, league assist leader, WNBA All-Star, and First Team selection.

A rivalry has emerged between Clark and Reese, who played high school basketball at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore. Their competitive dynamic intensified when Reese's LSU team defeated Iowa in the national championship game, highlighted by Reese's memorable "you can't see me" gesture directed at Clark.

In a recent encounter on May 17, tensions flared when Reese attempted to confront Clark after a hard foul. Following a rebound, Clark slapped Reese's arm, resulting in a flagrant foul for Clark and a technical foul for Reese. Both players later downplayed the incident as merely a "basketball play."

"Let's not make it something that it's not," Clark stated. "It was just a good play on the basketball. I'm not sure what the ref saw to upgrade it... I wasn't trying to do anything malicious. That's not the type of player I am."

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Adam Thompson serves as a digital content producer for CBS Baltimore.