In a major boost for the Indiana Fever, head coach Stephanie White has confirmed that forward Sophie Cunningham will return to the starting lineup in tonight’s highly anticipated matchup against the Atlanta Dream. This marks Cunningham’s first appearance since sustaining a right ankle sprain a few weeks ago during a preseason clash.
Coach White shared the encouraging news earlier today, expressing confidence in Cunningham’s recovery and readiness to contribute. “She’s been working incredibly hard with our medical team and has responded well to treatment. We feel she’s ready to make an impact,” White stated during the pre-game media session. The decision follows days of speculation surrounding Cunningham’s availability, with many fans eagerly awaiting her return.
The Fever, who are looking to build momentum after a dominant win in their season opener, will no doubt benefit from Cunningham’s experience and versatility on the court. Known for her defensive grit and sharp shooting, her presence is expected to provide both energy and depth to the squad as they face a tough Atlanta team.
Cunningham’s comeback has been closely monitored, especially after she was ruled out of the season opener due to lingering discomfort in her ankle. She had been listed as day-to-day, but steady progress and successful participation in recent team activities signaled her readiness to rejoin the action.
As the Fever gear up for tonight’s tip-off, fans are thrilled to see the team return to near full strength. All eyes will be on Cunningham to see how she performs in her comeback and whether her return can help propel Indiana to back-to-back wins in this young WNBA season.
