After Chicago Sky defeated Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever, Angel Reese let go.

In a regular season game on Sunday, June 23, Angel Reese’s Chicago Sky defeated Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever 88-87 thanks to a strong performance.

Reese recorded a career-high 25 points and 16 rebounds, her eighth straight game with at least 10 rebounds. Reese credited her exceptional success after the Sky defeated the Fever to her resilience and persistence, which she claims are inborn qualities that cannot be taught.

Shortly after the game, the seventh overall selection pick admitted to ESPN that he was a dog. “That is impossible to teach.”

After the Fever defeated the Sky in their two prior meetings, the Sky’s triumph over them improves their regular season record to 6-9. This regular season, the two sides will square off one more time when the Fever visit Chicago to play the Sky on August 30.

Caitlin Clark, the main player for Indiana and the first overall choice in the draft, had an equally remarkable stat line in the Fever’s loss, scoring 17 points, handing out 13 assists, and grabbing 6 rebounds.

Following their defeat, the Fever’s regular season record drops to 7-11, one position below the Sky and the second-worst record in the WNBA’s Eastern Conference. If the season ended today, Chicago, who is currently enjoying a two-game winning streak, would be guaranteed a spot in the playoffs.

Reese’s skill on the court and her remarks in the media about her influence on the WNBA’s growing popularity have made news during the past month. The former Lady Tiger from LSU has acknowledged her own contribution to the increased excitement and support for the league, which she believes has gone unnoticed in contrast to the accolades given to top draft pick Caitlin Clark.

“Attraction to the WNB has been phenomenal so far this season. We have sold-out arenas, people pulling up to games, and we have celebrities attending games,” Reese stated.

She went on, “Just because of one single game and just looking at that, like, I’ll take that role,” making reference to LSU’s victory over the University of Iowa in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament, which sparked a rivalry between Reese and Clark.

“I’ll continue to assume the character of the “evil guy” and be that for my comrades. And I know I’ll make history if I choose to be that. In a few years, I’ll look back and realize that I’m partly to blame for why we watch women’s basketball—not just one person. And I want everyone to understand that.