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Updated · Fox News · Aug 12
Sophie Cunningham Scores 12 Points After Ryan Clark Criticizes Her Locker-Room Stance
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Aug 12

Sophie Cunningham Scores 12 Points After Ryan Clark Criticizes Her Locker-Room Stance

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 12

Summary

  • 12 points on 4-of-5 shooting — including three 3-pointers — helped Sophie Cunningham deliver one of her best games in Indiana’s latest win a day after Ryan Clark criticized her.
  • Clark had mocked the attention on a player who "doesn't even average 10 points a game" after Cunningham said little girls in locker rooms deserve protection, tying the dispute to the wider debate over transgender athletes in women’s sports.
  • 22 minutes from the bench were enough for Cunningham to post a game-best +17, topping all players on the floor, while Caitlin Clark scored 22 and Kelsey Mitchell led Indiana with 28.
  • 45.5% from three this season has Cunningham ranked second in the WNBA, adding on-court weight to a player whose comments have drawn growing public support beyond basketball.

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