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The Indiana Fever are coming off a big win over the weekend against the Connecticut Sun, rallying back from a 21-point deficit to force overtime and ultimately secure the victory, improving to 19-16 on the season.<\/p>\n

However, in the heat of that game, Fever star Sophie Cunningham\u2014who is in her first year with the franchise\u2014suffered a knee injury after a questionable play involving Sun guard Bria Hartley. Hartley drove baseline and attempted a pass but ultimately stumbled into Cunningham\u2019s knee, sending her to the floor in visible pain and forcing her to exit for the remainder of the game.<\/p>\n

While Indiana isn\u2019t back in action until Friday, some devastating news broke on Tuesday when the Fever announced that Sophie Cunningham has been ruled out for the season with a torn MCL. She now becomes the third player on the roster to suffer a season-ending injury, joining Sydney Colson and Aari McDonald.<\/p>\n

“Sophie Cunningham will miss the remainder of the season after suffering an injury during our game at Connecticut on Sunday,” Fever posted.<\/p>\n

While right after the play occurred, Bria Hartley was met with some intense backlash in her direction, she came under fire even more after the season-ending news was announced on Tuesday from WNBA fans who believe her play, while common, was dirty with some of her past instances in the league.<\/p>\n

Get well soon Sophie, we will miss you greatly. I disgusted that they don’t punishBria Hartley for this foul. Cant wait to see you next season with CC again!” A fan said.<\/p>\n\n

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