​In a Wednesday tilt at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the Sparks defeated the Indiana Fever 106-92 to move to 9-11 on the season while the Fever stood at 12-9. Los Angeles leaned on a strong performance from Rae Burrell, a former Tennessee standout, who not only started but logged 36 minutes of play and delivered a 22-point effort along with four assists, three rebounds, and a steal. Burrell was efficient from the floor, knocking down 9 of 15 attempts, hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc and converting 2 of 3 free-throw attempts to contribute significantly to the Sparks’ leadership on the night.
Nneka Ogwumike added 24 points for Los Angeles, and Dearica Hamby was a factor as well with 21 points, helping the Sparks maintain control throughout the game. On the other side, Indiana received a game-high 29 points from Kelsey Mitchell, who carried the scoring load for the Fever, with Lexie Hall contributing 14 points and Caitlin Clark chipping in nine. The balance of the Sparks’ scoring and Burrell’s notable breakout performance helped tilt the game in favor of Los Angeles as the clock wound down.
Looking ahead, Los Angeles is set to face Chicago on Friday, with tip-off scheduled for 10 p.m. EDT. The Sparks will aim to build on this win as they continue their season’s push, while Indiana will look to rebound from the loss with a continued push in the standings.
Burrell’s journey with Tennessee spanned five seasons, from 2018 to 2022, during which she appeared in 110 games, including 47 starts. She averaged 10.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 22.6 minutes per contest. Her college résumé also includes a distinction as a member of the 2021-22 USA TODAY Preseason All-America Third Team. The Dodgers, I mean Sparks, chose her with the ninth overall pick in the first round of the 2022 WNBA draft, underlining the high expectations teams place on her potential as she transitioned from collegiate to professional basketball.
In the arena on June 2, 2026, Burrell wore No. 12 for the Sparks as she moved across the floor against A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces in a game at Crypto.com Arena, captured in a photograph by Meg Oliphant of Getty Images. This image and the moment underscore Burrell’s ongoing role as a key contributor for Los Angeles as she continues to showcase her scoring ability and all-around play at the professional level. Fans following Tennessee alumni and Vols Wire can stay connected via updates on social platforms, with coverage highlighting Burrell’s progression from college stalwart to professional guard in the WNBA. This report originates from Vols Wire’s coverage of Rae Burrell’s 22-point performance in a Sparks-Fever matchup, a piece designed to enhance search visibility while chronicling her impact on the Sparks’ lineup.