Indiana Fever Lose No. 1 Spot During Caitlin Clark's Second Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever have been battling without Caitlin Clark. Clark has missed ample time this season, working through various issues during her second season in the WNBA, playing under head coach Stephanie White.

The Indiana Fever had their backs against the wall heading into their August 17 road game against the Connecticut Sun. Not only had this team lost four of its last five games, but Indiana was slipping in the WNBA standings as a result of this recent skid.

The Indiana Fever hope superstar Caitlin Clark returns from her groin injury before the end of the regular season, according to coach Stephanie White. Asked Sunday before the Fever's 99-93 overtime win against the Connecticut Sun whether she anticipates Clark to return by the end of the regular season,

The Indiana Fever erased a 21-point deficit and picked up a much-needed win to keep pace in the playoffs race.

The Indiana Fever travel to Uncasville, Conn. Sunday to face the Connecticut Sun at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) on Sunday, Aug. 17 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The game will be broadcast on NBA TV. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.

Indiana looks to snap two-game losing streak while Connecticut hopes to build momentum after breaking their five-game skid earlier this week.