Sophie Cunningham bounced back in a HUGE way Tuesday night, pouring in 11 points on 4-of-7 shooting with three huge 3-pointers, helping the Indiana Fever smash the Minnesota Lynx 96-77. This wasn’t just a good game; it was a statement after Sunday’s absolute stinker against the Mystics.
“Had to look at myself in the mirror”
After that rough outing on Sunday, Cunningham admitted she “had to look at myself in the mirror.” And wow, did that reflection lead to some serious action! She logged 29 minutes and 9 seconds of serious work against the Lynx, showing that veteran grit we all know she has. It wasn’t just the scoring, either. She pulled in a couple of rebounds, dished out two assists, and posted a plus-17 rating. That’s the kind of all-around effort that lifts a team.
Coach White Praises Cunningham’s Bounceback
Coach Stephanie White was quick to highlight the team’s intentional effort to get Cunningham involved, saying they “made a conscious effort” to make that extra pass and find her when she was open. And Cunningham? She “stepped up and knocked them down.” White didn’t stop there, praising her “activity level on the defensive end” and her “aggressiveness,” adding that her “communication was really good.” You could hear the pride in her voice, saying, “I’m proud of her bounceback.” That’s high praise from a coach, and it just shows how important that internal reflection was for Sophie.
This kind of performance, especially coming off a benching, shows the kind of mental toughness that wins games and makes a difference throughout a long season. You know Cunningham is going to carry this energy forward.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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