The New York Liberty handed the Fever their worst defeat of the season, routing Indiana 98-77, who played without star Caitlin Clark.

The WNBA star’s participation is thrown into doubt after she exits a game in tears and clutching her groin.

The Bulldogs took to social media Tuesday to thank Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark for her donation of shoes. Clark already has a signature shoe from Nike, and a connection to Butler. Her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, is an assistant coach. They met when both played basketball at Iowa.

Before she became a national star at Iowa, Caitlin Clark actually committed to play college basketball elsewhere.

With the issue apparently settled, Clark returned to the Fever’s bench while Price announced his decision about the coach’s challenge by the Sun. Luckily for Clark, she escaped the situation without accruing another technical foul. The Fever held on to win the game 85-77 and improve to 12-10.

Fever star Caitlin Clark is back from injury but continues to struggle with her shot. "We just have to help her navigate her own frustration."

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will miss her fifth consecutive game due to a left groin injury on Saturday, July 5.