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Mitchell, Clark lead Fever past Tempo 103-85

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Kelsey Mitchell scored 33 points to set a new WNBA single-season scoring record with 1,034 points in the Indiana Fever’s victory over the Toronto Tempo at Coca-Cola Coliseum on Friday. Caitlin Clark contributed 28 points and 14 assists as the Fever won 103-85, improving their season record to 27-14 while extending their winning streak to three games. Laura Juskaite led the Tempo with 22 points in a losing effort that extended Toronto’s losing streak to five games.

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On Friday night, Kelsey Mitchell scored 33 points to set a new WNBA single-season scoring record of 1,034 points, surpassing A’ja Wilson’s previous mark of 1,021 points. This helped the Indiana Fever defeat the Toronto Tempo by a score of 103-85 at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto. Mitchell also extended her streak of scoring at least 20 points to 25 consecutive games, another WNBA record.

Caitlin Clark contributed significantly with 28 points and a season-high 14 assists for her 14th double-double of the year. The Fever improved their record to 27-14, winning their third straight game and eighth in ten outings. Meanwhile, the Tempo fell to 11-30 after losing five consecutive games.

Despite strong performances by rookie Kiki Rice with 18 points and Laura Juskaite leading Toronto with 22 points, the home team’s poor free-throw shooting (19 for 30) hindered their chances. The Fever maintained a steady lead throughout most quarters but saw a brief surge from Tempo early in the third quarter before regaining control.

Both Mitchell and Clark were part of the US team that recently won the FIBA World Cup, adding to their impressive season performances with the Fever.

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Kelsey Mitchell scored 33 points to set a WNBA single-season scoring record, and Caitlin Clark added 28 points with 14 assists to lead the Indiana Fever to a 103-85 win against the Toronto Tempo on Friday.

framing: assertive · carried by 2 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-19

2026-09-19 · Global News

Mitchell, Clark lead Fever past Tempo 103-85 · assertive framing

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Mitchell sets WNBA single-season scoring record as Fever top Tempo 103-85 · assertive framing

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Clark → score → Friday

Mitchell finished the game with 1,034 points, passing A’ja Wilson’s 1,021 set in 2024 for the Las Vegas Aces. asserted

Mitchell → finish → Aces

The Fever (27-14) won its third straight and eighth in 10 outings, while Toronto (11-30) has lost five in a row and 17 of its last 18. asserted

Toronto → win → 18

Laura Juskaite led the Tempo with 22 points, followed by rookie Kiki Rice’s 18. asserted

Juskaite → lead → 18

Get breaking National news A Juskaite layup gave the Tempo a 57-55 lead early in the third quarter. asserted

layup → get → quarter

But the Fever recovered for a 79-73 advantage after three quarters. asserted

Fever → recover → quarters

A poor evening at the free-throw line (19 for 30) cost the home side. asserted

evening → cost → 30

Clark and Aliyah Boston represented the United States in its fifth straight FIBA World Cup title in Berlin, Germany, last weekend. asserted

Clark → represent → Berlin

The Fever led 25-19 after the first quarter. asserted

Fever → lead → quarter

The Tempo pulled to within 53-50 with a 14-1 run in the final 2:48 of the first half. asserted

Tempo → pull → half

Fever: Boston was held to eight points, well below her season average of 16.9. asserted

Boston → hold → 16.9

Key moment A Mitchell 22-foot jumper with 3:22 remaining put the game out of reach. asserted

jumper → remain → reach

Key stat Clark recorded her 14th double-double of the season and 33rd of her career. asserted

Clark → record → career

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 18, 2026. asserted

report → publish → Press