The Indiana Fever defeated the Toronto Tempo 103–85 on September 18, 2026.
Kelsey Mitchell led all scorers with 33 points, while Caitlin Clark recorded 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 14 assists.
Laura Juskaite led Toronto with 22 points, followed by Kiki Rice with 18.
Key Takeaways
Indiana Fever beat Toronto Tempo 103–85 on September 18, 2026.
Kelsey Mitchell scored a game-high 33 points for Indiana.
Caitlin Clark finished with 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 14 assists.
Laura Juskaite led Toronto with 22 points.
Kiki Rice added 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Tempo.
Indiana shot 59.0% from the field and 51.7% from three-point range.
Tempo vs Fever Final Score
The latest completed Tempo vs Fever matchup took place Friday, September 18, 2026, at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto.
The Indiana Fever won 103–85, improving to 27–14 at the time, while Toronto fell to 11–30. The game was competitive through the first three quarters before Indiana pulled away in the fourth.
Quarter-by-Quarter Score
| Quarter | Indiana Fever | Toronto Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 25 | 19 |
| 2nd | 28 | 31 |
| 3rd | 26 | 23 |
| 4th | 24 | 12 |
| Final | 103 | 85 |
Toronto actually won the second quarter 31–28 and entered halftime down only three points, 53–50. Indiana then built a six-point advantage in the third and dominated the fourth quarter 24–12.
Quick Tip: When checking WNBA player stats, look beyond points. Assists, rebounds, shooting efficiency, and turnovers can explain how a game developed.
Indiana Fever Player Stats
Kelsey Mitchell
Kelsey Mitchell was Indiana’s leading scorer and finished with 33 points. She shot 12-of-17 from the field, including an impressive 7-of-11 from three-point range.
She also added 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals in 33 minutes. Her 33-point performance was particularly notable because it moved her past A’ja Wilson’s previous WNBA single-season scoring mark, according to the Associated Press and Canadian Press reports.
| Stat | Kelsey Mitchell |
|---|---|
| Points | 33 |
| Rebounds | 2 |
| Assists | 2 |
| Field Goals | 12/17 |
| 3-Pointers | 7/11 |
| Free Throws | 2/2 |
| Steals | 2 |
| Minutes | 33 |
Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark delivered an all-around performance with 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 14 assists.
Clark shot 7-of-15 overall and 2-of-8 from three-point range. She was perfect at the free-throw line, making all 12 attempts. Her 14 assists matched her season high, and the performance gave her another double-double.
| Stat | Caitlin Clark |
|---|---|
| Points | 28 |
| Rebounds | 6 |
| Assists | 14 |
| Field Goals | 7/15 |
| 3-Pointers | 2/8 |
| Free Throws | 12/12 |
| Turnovers | 6 |
| Minutes | 33:46 |
Clark’s passing was especially important because Indiana finished with 26 team assists, compared with 16 for Toronto.
Aliyah Boston
Aliyah Boston scored 8 points while contributing 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks.
Her scoring total was below her season average, but Indiana received major offensive production from Mitchell and Clark.
Fever Bench Production
Indiana also received useful contributions from its reserves. Michaela Onyenwere? No, the game data identifies Myisha Hines-Allen as the team’s leading bench scorer with 9 points and 7 rebounds.
Temi? No. Indiana’s complete bench line included Tiffany Hayes with 7 points, Sophie Cunningham with 5, Aari McDonald with 3, Rojahda Johnson with 1, and Monique Billings without a field goal.
Toronto Tempo Player Stats
Laura Juskaite
Laura Juskaite led Toronto with 22 points. She shot 8-of-15 from the field and added 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 steals.
Her scoring helped Toronto stay within reach during the middle portions of the game.
Kiki Rice
Rookie guard Kiki Rice finished with 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.
She made 7 of 18 field-goal attempts and added 1 three-pointer. Rice was one of Toronto’s main offensive contributors as the Tempo attempted to stay close to Indiana.
Isabelle Harrison
Isabelle Harrison scored 16 points and grabbed a team-high 9 rebounds. She shot 4-of-13 from the field and went 6-of-11 at the free-throw line.
Her rebounding helped Toronto compete on the glass even though Indiana eventually created separation on the scoreboard.
Temi Fagbenle
Temi Fagbenle also scored 16 points, shooting 6-of-13 from the field.
She added 5 rebounds and 1 block in 26 minutes. Harrison and Fagbenle gave Toronto two additional double-figure scorers behind Juskaite and Rice.
Tempo vs Fever Team Stats
The overall shooting numbers show one of the clearest differences in the game.
| Team Stat | Fever | Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 103 | 85 |
| Field Goals | 36/61 | 29/67 |
| Field-Goal % | 59.0% | 43.3% |
| 3-Pointers | 15/29 | 8/23 |
| 3-Point % | 51.7% | 34.8% |
| Free Throws | 16/20 | 19/30 |
| Rebounds | 37 | 41 |
| Assists | 26 | 16 |
| Steals | 8 | 7 |
| Blocks | 5 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 12 |
These numbers show that Toronto actually held a 41–37 rebounding edge, but Indiana had significant advantages in shooting and passing. The Fever made 36 of 61 field-goal attempts and 15 of 29 three-pointers.
Little Reminder: A team’s final score can be driven by several areas. In this matchup, Indiana’s shooting efficiency was more important than its small rebounding deficit.
How the Game Was Decided
The game stayed close for much of the first half.
Indiana opened with a 25–19 first-quarter advantage, but Toronto responded by winning the second quarter 31–28. A 14–1 Tempo run late in the second quarter helped reduce Indiana’s lead to just three points at halftime.
Toronto briefly moved in front early in the third quarter. Laura Juskaite’s scoring helped the Tempo take a 57–55 lead.
Indiana then responded. The Fever ended the third quarter with a 79–73 advantage before pulling away in the final period.
The fourth quarter was the biggest difference. Indiana outscored Toronto 24–12, while the Fever’s shooting and ball movement helped them control the closing minutes.
Caitlin Clark vs Kelsey Mitchell
Both Indiana guards played major roles, but their statistical contributions were different.
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Mitchell | 33 | 2 | 2 | 12/17 | 7/11 | 2/2 |
| Caitlin Clark | 28 | 6 | 14 | 7/15 | 2/8 | 12/12 |
Mitchell provided the larger scoring total and highly efficient three-point shooting. Clark combined scoring with playmaking, producing 14 assists and 6 rebounds. Together, they scored 61 of Indiana’s 103 points.
Who Led the Tempo in Scoring?
Laura Juskaite led the Toronto Tempo with 22 points against Indiana.
Kiki Rice followed with 18 points, while Isabelle Harrison and Temi Fagbenle each scored 16. Those four players accounted for most of Toronto’s offensive production.
Toronto was without key guard Marina Mabrey for the matchup, while Brittney Sykes was also unavailable. The Tempo’s injury situation affected their available offensive options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Tempo vs Fever score?
The Indiana Fever defeated the Toronto Tempo 103–85 on September 18, 2026, at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto. Indiana led 79–73 after three quarters and then outscored Toronto 24–12 in the fourth.
How many points did Caitlin Clark score?
Caitlin Clark scored 28 points against the Toronto Tempo. She also recorded 6 rebounds and 14 assists, shooting 7-of-15 from the field and 12-of-12 from the free-throw line.
How many points did Kelsey Mitchell score?
Kelsey Mitchell scored 33 points, the most of any player in the game. She made 12 of 17 field-goal attempts and 7 of 11 three-point attempts.
Who led Toronto in scoring?
Laura Juskaite led Toronto with 22 points. Kiki Rice scored 18, while Isabelle Harrison and Temi Fagbenle each finished with 16.
How many assists did Caitlin Clark have?
Caitlin Clark recorded 14 assists. That matched her season high and helped Indiana finish with 26 total assists in the game.
Conclusion
The latest Tempo vs Fever matchup ended with Indiana earning a 103–85 victory in Toronto. Kelsey Mitchell led all players with 33 points, while Caitlin Clark added 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 14 assists.
For Toronto, Laura Juskaite led the way with 22 points, followed by Kiki Rice with 18.
The biggest statistical differences came from shooting and ball movement. Indiana shot 59.0% from the field and 51.7% from three, while Toronto shot 43.3% overall and 34.8% from deep. The Fever also finished with 26 assists compared with Toronto’s 16.
For readers tracking the matchup, these numbers provide the clearest snapshot of how the September 18 game unfolded.
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