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Caitlin Clark’s surprise send-off with Morgan Wallen to start her concert at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday night drew mixed reviews from WNBA fans as the Indiana Fever dropped their home season opener.
Clark and the Fever were unable to defeat the Dallas Wings in a 107-104 loss to start the 2026 WNBA season.
But Clark, who had 20 points, seven assists and five rebounds despite the loss, wasn’t going to pass up an opportunity to go out with the famed country music star during his signature start to his shows.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark waits to check in during a game against the Dallas Wings on May 9, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. (Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire)
The Lucas Oil Stadium crowd roared for Clark, who entered the frame with Wallen as they walked through the bowels of the arena.
When Barstool Sports posted the clip on X, social media users jumped into the comments to share their feelings about seeing Clark, who had to go back to the locker room during the season opener to come here “adjusted” even though she played 31 minutes, with Wallen.
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“I’m sorry.. you didn’t get back on defense and [Wings star] Paige [Bueckers] 20 falls on you. Plus you miss a 3 at the end and take an L. Do better,” wrote one X user.
Clark had a potential three-point opportunity with seven seconds left in the game, but she missed it.
Others had issues with Clark even being with Wallen as he caused controversy after he was recorded making a racial slur while on camera in 2021.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark reacts during the first half of the Fever’s season opener at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on May 9, 2026. (Grace Smith/IndyStar/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
“She’s dating a racist? Not a good look,” wrote another X user.
But it wasn’t all critical responses in the comments, as one user called Clark and Wallen “Two GOATS.”
Even Fever teammate Sophie Cunningham loved seeing Clark out at the concert, calling her a “bada-b—-” on her Instagram Story.
While Clark and the Fever certainly hope to get more on the winning side of things in 2026, fans should be happy that Clark played a team-high in minutes after dealing with multiple injuries that limited her to just 13 games in 2025.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark drives to the basket against the Dallas Wings on May 9, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. (Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire)
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“It’s coming out of line pretty quickly,” Clark said of her back after the loss, according to the New York Post. “So just that, just getting my back back in place. But other than that, it feels great.”
The Fever are back in action on Wednesday on the West Coast when they take on the Los Angeles Sparks.
