Fever Win Sky Game With Assistant Kelly Coaching

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White missed the team's Saturday game against the Chicago Sky due to personal reasons related to a family health crisis involving her longtime partner's mother. Despite White's absence, assistant coach Austin Kelly stepped in as acting head coach and led the Fever to a dominant 79-52 victory, marking their second win over the Sky this season. White expressed gratitude for her coaching staff's support and praised Kelly's leadership, emphasizing the importance of empowering the next generation of coaches. Key player Caitlin Clark also missed the game due to a quadriceps injury, but the Fever continued to perform strongly without her. White returned to practice on Monday and remains committed to supporting her team amid personal challenges as they prepare for an upcoming game against the Atlanta Dream. The Fever hold a 4-4 record this season under White’s leadership, who was hired ahead of the 2025 season.