Lexie Hull delivered a career-best performance in the Indiana Fever’s 95–90 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Friday. During the postgame press conference, she made her feelings known on playing more minutes amid the Fever injury crisis.
The former Stanford star asserted that when the team is short on players, everyone needs to step up, push through fatigue, and do a bit more to make up for it.
“We’re down people, so gotta suck it up, play a little tired a few minutes, so everyone’s gotta do a little more”
Lexie Hull on playing 37mins tonight with the injury situation to other players:
“We’re down people, so gotta suck it up, play a little tired a few minutes, so everyone’s gotta do a little more” pic.twitter.com/kpDZHNADFX
— Ashwin (@Sudharsan_ak) August 23, 2025
Indiana is going through a rough patch with injuries. Star player Caitlin Clark has been out since mid-July due to a right groin injury. She also suffered a bone bruise in her left ankle during a solo practice session on August 7, and her return timeline remains uncertain.
They’ve also seen season-ending injuries to key players. Aari McDonald, sidelined by a broken right foot; Sydney Colson, who suffered a torn ACL against the Phoenix Mercury on August 7; and Sophie Cunningham, who recently suffered a torn MCL in her right knee during the August 17 game against the Sun.
Despite their depleted roster, the Fever fought hard in the loss against Minnesota. Lexie Hull’s hot shooting, 23 points (a new career high) on 9-of-16 shooting, including 4-for-7 from the 3-point range and 1-for-1 from the free throw line. She also added four rebounds, two assists, and two steals, playing 38 minutes.
What’s next for Lexie Hull and the Indiana Fever?
Lexie Hull’s performance in the loss against the Lynx has solidified her role as a starter in Indiana’s rotation. Sophie Cunningham’s injury will only make her receive heavier minutes.
Her shooting efficiency, 56.3% from the field and 57.1% from three, further demonstrates her offensive potential when she finds her rhythm. Additionally, her defensive contributions (2 steals) and willingness to guard multiple positions make her a valuable two-way asset and she may also serve as a go-to perimeter defender in tougher matchups.
The Fever currently sit at 19–17 and are battling to hold onto a top-8 playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Next up is a road matchup on Sunday vs. the Minnesota Lynx, followed by a home game on Tuesday against Seattle.
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