Clark Joins Wallen Concert Walkout, Sparks Fan Backlash After Fever Loss
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark joined country singer Morgan Wallen for his concert walkout at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday night, hours after her team's 107-104 home loss to the Dallas Wings. The appearance drew divided reactions from WNBA fans on social media. Criticism focused on the timing following the Fever's season-opening defeat and Wallen's past controversy over a 2021 racial slur incident.
Clark scored 20 points with seven assists and five rebounds in 31 minutes during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, despite a back issue that required adjustment in the locker room. She missed a potential game-tying three-pointer with seven seconds left. Video of her with Wallen, walking through the stadium tunnels to cheers from the crowd, spread quickly after Barstool Sports posted it on X.
Fan comments ranged from rebukes over defensive lapses and the missed shot to objections about associating with Wallen. One user called the pairing "Two GOATS," while Fever teammate Sophie Cunningham praised Clark on Instagram Story as a "bada-b----." The episode followed Clark's limited 2025 season of 13 games due to injuries.
The Fever face the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday.
