Caitlin Clark continues to establish new attendance records in the WNBA

Caitlin Clark against the Phoenix Mercury in Indianapolis, Friday, July 12, 2024LAPRESS

The Indiana Fever star is currently averaging 16.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 7.8 assists per game so far this 2024 season, which could establish a new WNBA record if she continues the trend through the end of the regular season.

Caitlin Clark’s impact on & off the court

The Indiana Fever star recently shared a photo on her Instagram stories that perfectly showcases both her attitude on the court and the fan support she has enjoyed no matter where she plays.

The photo was taken by independent photographer Bri Lewerke, who also shared the image on her X page.

The WNBA anticipated that Caitlin Clark’s arrival would significantly boost the league’s and the team’s popularity.

With Clark on the roster, 36 out of 40 Fever games are scheduled to be nationally televised this season.

Her presence has also led to remarkable increases in stadium attendance.

At the halfway point of the 2024 season, the Fever boast the highest attendance in the WNBA.

With an average of 16,680 fans per game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, the Fever’s home games are a testament to Clark’s drawing power.

This week, returning to Minnesota as a WNBA rookie for the first time, Clark led the Fever to an 81-74 victory over the Lynx, her favorite childhood team.

The game, played in front of a sold-out crowd of 18,978, marked the Lynx’s largest attendance since the 2016 WNBA Finals.

Clark’s performance, including 17 points and six assists, did not disappoint.

Indiana coach Christie Sides noted the unusual crowd reactions during road games, stating, “We were watching video after games, and shots are made, and when we make them on the road, you can hear the crowd, which is not normal.”

Clark’s shows love to Target Center fans

Clark, a lifelong fan of Lynx star Maya Moore, reflected on the significance of playing in the Target Center.

“If you would have told me that as a young kid I would be playing in the game that her jersey gets retired, it’s very full-circle for me,”Clark said.

The Fever and Lynx will meet again at the Target Center on August 24, when Moore’s number will be retired.

Fans have shown their support for Clark with a variety of creative apparel and signs.

One T-shirt read, “You break it, you own it,” referring to Clark’s all-time NCAA scoring record.

Another declared, “Iowa has Caitlin Fever.”

Clark’s ability to connect with fans, especially young girls, is evident.

“It’s not something that ever gets old for me, to see all these young kids,”Clark said.

“These are moments that people spend a lot of time and money and effort to make special.”