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Pat McAfee Had One Word for Caitlin Clark on Saturday originally appeared on Athlon Sports .
To say that Caitlin Clark came back with a bang on Saturday would be a major understatement.
The 23-year-old played in her first game for the Indiana Fever on Saturday after missing five straight contests due to a quad injury. It was a big game, too, as the Fever hosted the defending champions, the New York Liberty , in a marquee matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Clark understood the gravity of the moment, and she stepped up to the plate in a major way. The reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year went off in her return, dropping a season-high 32 points on 11-of-20 shooting, eight rebounds, nine assists, a steal, two blocks and seven triples in 31 minutes of action.
More importantly, Clark was able to lead the Fever to a 102-88 statement win, handing the Liberty their first loss of the season.
Clark took it to Instagram shortly after the win, where she posted some of her favorite photos from her big night.
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"good to be back🫶🏻💫" Clark wrote.
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The post quickly drew all sorts of reactions from fans and sports personalities alike. This included a one-word message from ESPN sportscaster Pat McAfee.
"#DAWG" McAfee replied.
McAfee is a celebrated sports figure in Indianapolis. The former All-Pro kicker spent his entire eight-year career in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts, and he has since made Indianapolis his home.
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Pat McAfee at the NFL Scouting Combine.© Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
McAfee has been a vocal supporter of Clark and the Fever, and he's made his opinion of the former Iowa superstar clear yet again with his comment here.
McAfee will likely be cheering for Clark and Co. again when they return to action on Tuesday against the Connecticut Sun .
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
