Caitlin Clark’s Behavior Toward Boyfriend After Injury Return Turns Heads originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
After missing three weeks and five games with a left quad strain, Caitlin Clark didn’t disappoint in her return for the Indiana Fever.
On Saturday, Clark and the Fever took down Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty 102-88, ending the Liberty’s 9-0 start to the 2025 WNBA season.
Clark came out with a bang, scoring 25 of her 32 points in the first half and hitting seven 3-pointers overall. She also posted eight rebounds and nine assists.
In attendance at Gainbridge Fieldhouse was Clark’s boyfriend, Connor McCaffery. The two met during their time at the University of Iowa. Now, McCaffery works as an assistant coach for the Butler Bulldogs men’s basketball team.
After the win, Clark and McCaffery were photographed embracing courtside. The couple greeted each other with smiles and a warm hug.
Connor and Caitlin celebrating a monster win and killer comeback after being out for 3 weeks!
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WNBA fans enjoyed Clark’s postgame interaction with McCaffery, taking to social media to leave their thoughts.
“Oh my goodness. These are CUTTTEEEEE,” one fan said.
“omg so sweettttt!!! thank you for posting theseš„¹š„¹š„¹,” added another.
“Theyāre cute idc what ppl say,” wrote a third.
“her hugs seem so warm like how she just cuddles into people,” commented a fourth.
“Connor just gets her! That was evident when he 1st interviewed her at Iowa. He fell for her brain and knowledge right away. Very mature. Stays in the background without jealously and lets her be HER. Great loving couple. Doesn’t need a fake celeb. He is real!,” posted a fifth.
“Awn!!!š„¹,” chimed in a sixth.
In their five games without Clark, the Fever finished with a 2-3 record, dropping them to 4-5 on the season. But Clark and Cunningham were both able to return and lead Indiana to its biggest win of the season yet, knocking off the defending champions.
Up next for the Fever, another game in Indianapolis against coach Stephanie White’s former team, the Connecticut Sun, on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Related: Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA History Against the New York Liberty
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
