“As they were leaving the press room, CC defended herself with ‘I tried to hold it in!’” Indianapolis Star reporter Chloe Peterson wrote on X in a post that included video of the press conference.

It was part of a memorable evening for Clark, who shattered the WNBA rookie mark for 3-pointers in a season during the game, when she drilled three triples to give her 88 on the season.

Clark also spent some of her time after the game in the presence of greatness when she and her teammates met Olympic gymnastics legend Simone Biles and fellow Olympic star Gabby Thomas, who won three gold medals in track and field at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

 

Caitlin Clark may be one of the biggest stars in women’s sports, but she’s not above laughing at something silly.Paras Griffin / Getty Images

“The squad was ecstatic to meet Simone Biles and Gabby Thomas after our win at @GainbridgeFH. the reactions,” the Fever captioned a video posted on X, along with crying laughing and raised hands emoji.

Clark was certainly awed by the encounter.