The nature of the incident and Cunningham's pained look in the aftermath sparked immediate fears that the sharpshooting guard had suffered a serious injury, something Indiana knows all too well this season. She was scheduled for an MRI on Monday, and on Tuesday afternoon, the Fever confirmed fans' worst fears.

Fever guard Sophie Cunningham officially tore her MCL after Sun guard Bria Hartley collided with her knee during Indiana's win on Sunday. Cunningham will have to undergo surgery and miss the remainder of the 2025 season.

The Indiana Fever have dealt with injury concerns throughout the season, and they were dealt another blow Tuesday.