Caitlin Clark scored 20 points in her WNBA debut for the Indiana Fever
Clark finished second only to Breanna Stewart in points scored by No. 1 picks in past decade
Game drew 2.1 million viewers across all platforms, peaked at 2.3 million
Caitlin Clark, the highly touted rookie for the Indiana Fever, made a splash in her WNBA debut. The game against the Connecticut Sun drew 2.1 million viewers across all platforms, making it the most-watched WNBA game on ESPN since 2001 and peaking at 2.3 million viewers.
Clark scored an impressive 20 points and contributed three assists during her debut, showcasing her skills on a national stage. She finished second only to Breanna Stewart in points scored by No. 1 picks in the past decade, demonstrating her potential for a stellar career.
Despite the loss to the Sun with a final score of 92-71, Clark's performance was widely praised and has set high expectations for her future games. The Indiana Fever will be looking to bounce back as they continue their season, with their next game against the Liberty on tap.
In addition to Clark's debut, the WNBA season opener saw victories for the defending champion Las Vegas Aces, Connecticut Sun, New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx. The league is off to an exciting start as fans eagerly anticipate more games and standout performances.