Fever Coach Stephanie White Reacts to Kelsey Mitchell's Costly Miss in Loss to Mystics originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

After the Cunningham news was released, Aliyah Boston took to social media. On her Instagram story, Boston sent a message to Cunningham: “Love you babes.” Aliyah Boston is currently in her third season with the Indiana Fever, while Sophie Cunningham was playing in her first season with the team.

Fever coach Stephanie White recognizes the value of vulnerability with her players. Fever stars believe her “open-door” policy impacts team culture.

After losing Sophie Cunningham to what appears to be a serious knee injury, the Fever rallied from 21 points down to force overtime. In the extra frame, All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell took over and scored 10 of her career high-tying 38 points to lead the Fever to a much-needed 99-93 win.

In a video shared on X by the Fever, coach Stephanie White gathered her players to deliver a brief announcement: guard Kelsey Mitchell had been named the WNBA ’s Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Week 11 of the 2025 season.

Stephanie White praised her Fever squad for rallying back from the 21-point deficit to beat the Sun 99-93 in overtime on Sunday.

The Fever secured an arduous and emotional comeback victory over the Sun on Sunday, picking up their 19th victory of the season in overtime, 99–93. Head coach Stephanie White couldn't help but get emotional during her postgame address in the locker room in which she praised the team's relentless effort throughout the game.

Fever coach Stephanie White singled out Mitchell during her postgame locker room speech. The veteran shot-caller shouted out Mitchell for putting the team on her back. Apart from Mitchell, however, White could not help but get emotional as she expressed her pride in her entire squad.

Stephanie White was almost overcome while speaking to the Fever team in the locker room after their 99-93 win over the Connecticut Sun.