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Storm Fall Short Against Fever Despite Late Rally

The Seattle Storm couldn’t complete the comeback Sunday afternoon.

Jacobo Garrido

Aug 3, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) blocks a shot by Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike (3) during the second half at Climate Pledge Arena.
Aug 3, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) blocks a shot by Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike (3) during the second half at Climate Pledge Arena. / Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

INDIANAPOLIS — It was a grind from the jump for Seattle falling 78-74 to the Indiana Fever, who extended their win streak to five despite missing All-Star Caitlin Clark.

Down by eight at halftime, the Storm trailed by as many as 12 before surging back in the second half behind key contributions from veterans Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins-Smith, and Gabby Williams. Seattle outscored Indiana 20-16 in the third and clawed within striking distance in the final frame, but couldn’t capitalize in the closing minutes.

Ogwumike led the Storm with 16 points, Diggins-Smith chipped in 13 points and four assists, and Williams nearly notched a double-double with 12 points, nine boards, and five assists.

Seattle had no answer for Natasha Howard, who dropped a game-high 21 points for Indiana. Sophie Cunningham poured in a season-best 17, including four 3-pointers, and Aliyah Boston powered her way to a 16-point, 12-rebound double-double.

With the loss, the Storm dropped to 16-13 and now sit just behind the Fever (17-12) in the standings. Seattle will look to reset quickly as they return home for their next matchup.

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Jacobo Garrido
JACOBO GARRIDO

Jacobo Garrido is a graduate of California State University, Long Beach, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a focus on multimedia and broadcast reporting. During his time at CSULB, he worked as a field reporter for Dig en Español magazine, covering topics impacting the Latino community in Long Beach and surrounding areas. He also reported and produced campus news content, gaining hands-on experience in writing, editing, and on-camera storytelling. After graduating, Jacobo served as the national news correspondent for L28 News for over three years, where he wrote, shot, and edited weekly news segments covering major stories across the country. His experience spans live sports coverage, community profiles, and digital-first storytelling, with a passion for sharing stories that reflect and connect with diverse audiences.

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