The Indiana Fever’s postgame press conference was cruising along like a smooth layup until Caitlin Clark, who’s known for her ice-cold demeanor on the court, completely lost her composure. The team had just secured a hard-fought 84-80 victory over the Connecticut Sun, and everything seemed as under control as Clark’s three-point shooting—until Lexie Hull unleashed a verbal slip-up that sent Clark spiraling into teenage giggles.
It all started innocently enough. Fever star Caitlin Clark, who’d spent the game trading elbows and icy stares with Connecticut’s Alyssa Thomas and DiJonai Carrington, was fielding questions with her usual poise. But when Hull, her fellow sharpshooter, accidentally dropped a not-so-innocent “balls” reference, Clark broke character faster than a rookie realizing she’s about to get schooled by a veteran.
Clark shot a look at Kelsey Mitchell, her partner in crime on the court, as if to say, “Did she really just say that?” The answer was a resounding yes, and that’s when Clark’s maturity level took a nosedive—right into the depths of adolescent humor. Her laughter echoed through the room, sparking a social media frenzy.
“Looks like Caitlin Clark has the maturity of a middle schooler!” one user on X, formerly known as Twitter, quipped, likely referencing the way Clark couldn’t stop giggling at the “balls” blunder.
Another X user chimed in, “You can tell Caitlin grew up with brothers—she’s still laughing at jokes from the fifth grade!” It seems even WNBA All-Stars aren’t immune to a bit of locker room humor.
But while social media was busy dissecting Clark’s giggle-fest, others offered some sage advice. “Ms. Mermaid,” one fan warned Hull, referencing her aquatic moniker, “we love you, but if you keep playing this well, we’re gonna have to give you a crash course in media training!”
Despite the press conference derailment, Lexie Hull’s performance on the court was nothing short of spectacular. The Fever’s breakout guard dropped 17 points and snagged 8 rebounds in just 31 minutes of play. Her dynamic presence alongside Clark and Mitchell has been crucial to Indiana’s impressive 4-1 record since the WNBA resumed play post-Olympics.
Hull’s stats have been on the upswing, too. In the last five games, she’s averaged 11.4 points in 25.4 minutes per game—an impressive leap from her previous season averages. Even more eye-popping is her recent hot streak from beyond the arc, where she’s been shooting a ridiculous 70 percent. And let’s not forget her season-high 22 points against the Seattle Storm, where she buried six three-pointers.
As for Clark, she’s been busy rewriting the WNBA record books, setting the rookie record for three-pointers made in a single season during the battle against the Sun. With performances like this, it’s no wonder the Fever are finding ways to lighten up off the court—even if it’s at the expense of a serious postgame press conference.
So while the Fever keep cooking on the hardwood, let’s hope they manage to keep their cool when the cameras are rolling—because if Hull keeps dropping bombs on and off the court, Caitlin Clark might need more than just a cold shower to regain her composure.