Chicago Sky Coach Assigns Blame After Loss to Indiana Fever originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky continue to struggle to start the WNBA season on a high note, having suffered a blowout loss to the Indiana Fever.

Vandersloot's injury is a major loss for the rebuilding Sky, and in particular their young bigs, Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese. Hailey Van Lith, the No. 11 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, took Vandersloot place in the starting lineup for the second half on Saturday, and will likely assume that position for the rest of the season.

Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot sustained a torn right ACL in Saturday’s game against the Indiana Fever at the United Center and will miss the rest of the 2025 WNBA season, the team announced Sunday. An MRI on Saturday revealed the tear, and Vandersloot will undergo surgery.

Chicago Sky's Courtney Vandersloot is out for the season after suffering a torn ACL during Saturday’s game against the Indiana Fever, the team announced Sunday.

The second matchup of the season between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky was just as lopsided as the first, and this time devoid of drama. The Fever never trailed, as they cruised to a 79-52 victory on CBS in the first regular season WNBA game aired on primetime on broadcast TV.

The Chicago Sky’s historic first game at the United Center ended with a 79-52 loss to the Indiana Fever — and an injury to Courtney Vandersloot.

Even without Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham, the Indiana Fever blew out the Chicago Sky, 79-52, on Saturday.

The first game, which the Fever dominated, cost $75, the lowest price you could pay to get in. The lowest-priced tickets for tonight’s game initially sold for $65 but quickly dropped to $29 after Caitlin’s injury was announced.