Sophie Cunningham clears the air after sparking Stephanie White rumor

Sophie Cunningham and the Indiana Fever won against the Washington Mystics 78-76 on Monday. She connected with Caitlin Clark for the game-winning three-pointer with 1.2 seconds left. The veteran guard threw a perfect cross-court pass to set up the two-time All-Star for an uncontested look.

The win pushed the team’s record back above .500. More importantly, it gave the Fever momentum ahead of a favorable stretch of six of their next eight games at home.

Cunningham will continue to be relied upon for her leadership. She entered the season eager to bounce back after being limited to 30 games last year due to a torn right MCL. The 29-year-old re-signed with Indiana on April 12.

Sophie Cunningham addresses Stephanie White rumor on X

Cunningham cleared the air on rumors that she and the Fever did not follow Stephanie White’s designed play. The guard reposted a fan account’s X post and explained that the head coach actually drew up the game-winning play.

“you guys read too much into things. that’s THE EXACT play our coach drew up and we executed it perfectly!” Cunningham wrote, referring to a photo that she posted on Instagram earlier.

you guys read too much into things. that’s THE EXACT play our coach drew up and we executed it perfectly! https://t.co/8C0iouJ5LK

— Sophie Cunningham (@sophaller) June 10, 2026

However, some fans dropped their reactions in the comments section, expressing disbelief.

“So Caitlin the coach now?” one fan wrote.

“You need to go off script more often. The most exciting play in the game,” a reaction read.

“Lexi said the opposite on air…” one user said.

“’Trick’ question: – which coach drew up THAT play?” posted another.

“Of course it was.  Who wouldn’t draw up a 31 foot 3 pointer for a game you’re only down 1. And did they also plan for Cotie and Sonia to get their signals crossed and miss the switch?  And now they say your elbow is hurt and you’re questionable for tomorrow. We LOVE you Sophie!!!” a fan commented.

“Sophie blink twice if Stephanie White is in the room and holding you hostage until you post this,” one comment read.

While the game-winning play sparked debates, Cunningham, White and Co. likely are not affected by them. A win is a win, and Monday’s victory pushed the Fever’s record to 6-5 with a good chance of piling up more.

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