Published on Show Me Mizzou Sept. 16, 2025
In the spring issue of MIZZOU, we reported Sophie Cunningham’s move to the Indiana Fever — a transition that has helped her flourish. Until her August injury, the WNBA star’s breakout 2025 season mixed career-best play, a viral moment and soaring visibility on and off the court. Cunningham, BS ’20, tallied some impressive stats.
8.6: Her points-per-game average, the best of her career.
30: Games played alongside Indiana Fever teammate Caitlin Clark before a torn MCL ended Cunningham’s
season; she’s expected back in 2026.
1M: Followers gained after her viral June 17 “enforcer” moment defending Clark, which also sparked a rush on her jersey.
1M+: Her midseason follower totals each on TikTok and Instagram, among the WNBA’s largest.
$1M: Estimated brand boost from new deals with Adidas, Ring and Arby’s, which her agent called “very new territory.”
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