A day that started with Caitlin Clark’s triumphant return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena ended with the WNBA basking in the spotlight. No Iowa athlete in the last 80 years can match Clark’s impact, and that was on full display from the parking lot tailgates four hours before tipoff to the 117-decibel explosion when she connected on her first 3-pointer Sunday afternoon.

Caitlin Clark's two worlds collided on Sunday when the Indiana Fever traveled to Iowa to take on the Brazilian national team in a preseason game. As expected, the Fever had a comfortable afternoon, and cruised to a 108-44 win in front of a sold-out crowd.

The Indiana Fever took the court for the second time in 2025 on Sunday, following their preseason opener on Saturday. All eyes were on reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark —not just because it was her first game since last season’s finale, but because it was held at her alma mater, the University of Iowa.