Rookie guard Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever set a new WNBA single-game assist record with 19 in a 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings on Wednesday. Clark’s record-breaking assist came on a game-tying 3-pointer with 2:22 remaining in the fourth quarter, but Dallas scored the final eight points to secure the victory. Clark also contributed 24 points and six rebounds in the game.
The Dallas City Council has approved a 15-year agreement with the Dallas Wings, allowing the WNBA team to move from College Park Center in Arlington to the Dallas Memorial Auditorium, which will undergo renovations as part of a larger development plan for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. The move is expected to take place for the 2026 WNBA season, pending approval by the WNBA Board of Governors and the completion of planned renovations.
The Dallas Memorial Auditorium has a larger capacity than College Park Center, offering a more central location with easy access to public transportation. The agreement provides year-round use of the facilities for training and office space and includes $19 million in incentives paid by the city to the Wings over three years. Mayor Eric Johnson has emphasized the importance of attracting more sports franchises to the city as part of a larger revitalization plan.
Excitement for the Dallas Wings is soaring as season ticket memberships for the 2024 season have sold out, along with the preseason exhibition game against the Indiana Fever. The May 3rd clash at College Park Center in Arlington will showcase No. 5 draft pick Jacy Sheldon for the Wings against the Fever’s No. 1 selection, women’s basketball phenomenon Caitlin Clark. Fans eager to witness the fierce competition between Clark and Sheldon have eagerly purchased tickets, resulting in a sellout within days. High-priced tickets ranged from $700 to $1,100, with the lowest options starting at just under $110. For those unable to secure a ticket, the game will be broadcast on Bally Sports Southwest, with streaming available on the Bally Sports app and website. Additionally, the Wings-Fever matchup will be streamed on WNBA League Pass for fans outside the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The Fever will return for a second game against the Wings later in the season.
