Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have already clashed 13 times in a rivalry that’s been absolutely cooking for six years. Their histories are totally intertwined, from their college days battling it out to becoming stars in the WNBA. Their latest showdown on August 16 for the Fever and Dream marked the 13th time these two have gone head-to-head, a wild run that saw almost half their meetings packed into just five months of the 2024 season.
The College Battles That Started It All
Before the WNBA spotlight, these two were already throwing down. Way back in 2021, when they were just freshmen, Clark and Reese first faced off, with Reese playing for Maryland then. But everyone remembers the epic 2023 NCAA Championship, where Reese’s LSU Tigers snatched the title from Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes. Ouch, that one stung! Reese’s college teams were definitely on top early, winning the first four meetings against Clark. But Clark got her revenge in a massive way during the 2024 Elite Eight, dropping a ridiculous 41 points to lead Iowa past LSU and into the Final Four. That was Clark’s only college win against Reese, bringing her record to 1-4, while Reese’s record stood at 4-1. Clark was a scoring machine in college, averaging 29.0 PPG, 8.0 APG, and 5.2 RPG, while Reese dominated the boards with 10.4 RPG and added 14.2 PPG. Those numbers alone told you this rivalry was built to last!
WNBA Showdowns: The Fever vs. The Sky, Then The Dream
When these two phenoms hit the WNBA, Clark’s winning ways immediately carried over. Her Fever squad took three of the four head-to-head matchups against Reese’s Sky during their rookie 2024 season. Talk about an immediate shift in momentum! And these weren’t blowouts, either; two of their first three WNBA matchups were decided by just one point. Remember June 23, 2024, when the Sky barely edged out the Fever 88-87? Clark still went off for 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 13 assists, but Reese countered with a monster 25 points and 16 boards. The highlights were non-stop! Unfortunately, Clark battled injuries in 2025, only playing the May 17 opener against the Sky, where she scored 20 points in a dominant 93-58 Fever win before being sidelined for parts of June and from July 16 on. Now, Reese has moved to lead the Atlanta Dream, adding a whole new chapter to this already intense rivalry. They’ve already met once this 2026 season before their June 18, June 20, and August 16 clashes. The WNBA record currently stands at 6-3 in favor of Clark. Her pro stats against Reese are impressive: 21.4 PPG, 9.0 APG, and a solid 41.9% from three. Reese, meanwhile, is still a rebounding beast, averaging 12.4 RPG, along with 14.5 PPG, showcasing her power inside.
This ongoing saga between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese is what sports fans live for. They’ve been on a collision course since day one, and with Reese now leading the Dream, every single game they play against each other is an absolute must-watch event. We know they’ve already had some serious battles in 2026, and you can bet your bottom dollar there are more fireworks, more drama, and more unforgettable moments coming our way. Get ready, because this rivalry is just getting started!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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