Lexie Hull Suffers Injury Scare During Indiana Fever Game
Indiana Fever forward takes hit to face, returns after bloody nose in win over Toronto Tempo
TORONTO — Indiana Fever forward Lexie Hull suffered an injury scare during Friday night’s game against the Toronto Tempo, but the veteran defender was able to return to action after receiving treatment for a bloody nose.
The incident occurred in the first half of Indiana’s 103-85 victory at Coca-Cola Coliseum, the Fever’s first game following the 17-day WNBA break for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. Hull took a hit to the face during a physical sequence and immediately left the game to be examined by the team’s medical staff.
According to broadcast footage, Hull was seen bleeding from her nose as athletic trainers attended to her on the sideline. The medical team quickly inserted cotton into both nostrils to stop the bleeding, and she remained on the bench for several minutes before being cleared to check back into the game.
Hull showed no lingering effects in the second half, moving freely on both ends of the floor as Indiana pulled away from Toronto for its third consecutive victory. The 27-year-old guard has been a model of durability for the Fever this season, appearing in all 41 games and starting 38 consecutive contests.
“Fever guard Lexie Hull being treated on the bench by the athletic trainer for what appears to be a bloody nose,” Fever reporter Scott Agness posted on X during the game.
Hull had been productive before the injury scare, logging five first-half points on 2-of-2 shooting, including a three-pointer, to go along with a rebound. Both of her made baskets were assisted by Aliyah Boston.
A Critical Piece for Indiana
While Hull’s statistical output — 5.4 points and 3.1 rebounds in 19.2 minutes per game — may appear modest, her value to the Fever extends far beyond the box score. The 6-foot-2 forward has established herself as Indiana’s primary perimeter defender, routinely tasked with guarding the opponent’s best wing player.
Head coach Stephanie White has repeatedly emphasized Hull’s importance to the team’s success, particularly during a midseason shooting slump when she publicly backed the fifth-year pro.
“That means a lot to me for sure,” Hull said Thursday of White’s unwavering confidence. “Obviously, we’ve had private conversations about it, but that means a lot when you can see your coach has your back and values you. And I think the biggest message is that everybody wants to contribute offensively, but I always try to impact the game in a lot of different ways”.
Hull has started every game since being inserted into the lineup in the fourth contest of the season, a testament to the trust White places in her defensive tenacity and leadership. Her durability has been particularly valuable for a Fever squad that has dealt with various injuries throughout the 2026 campaign.
Fever Rolling Behind Mitchell’s Record Night
The injury scare was one of the few concerning moments on an otherwise celebratory evening for Indiana. Kelsey Mitchell scored 33 points to set the WNBA single-season scoring record, surpassing A’ja Wilson’s previous mark of 1,021 points set in 2024.
Mitchell finished the game with 1,034 points on the season, becoming the first guard in league history to surpass 1,000 points. She also set a franchise record with 128 three-pointers, breaking Caitlin Clark’s previous mark of 122 from her 2024 rookie campaign.
Clark added 28 points and 14 assists for the Fever, who improved to 27-14 on the season and moved into a tie with the Atlanta Dream for the fourth-best record in the league with three games remaining.
The victory marked Indiana’s eighth win in its last 10 games as the team positions itself for a top-four playoff seed and home-court advantage in the first round.
Playoff Positioning Heating Up
With the regular season winding down, every game carries significant implications for Indiana’s postseason positioning. The Fever entered Friday’s matchup holding the fifth spot in the standings but now sit tied with Atlanta at 27-14.
Indiana has little time to rest, hosting the Washington Mystics on Sunday before closing the regular season with consecutive games against the Minnesota Lynx — a challenging stretch that will test the team’s depth and resilience.
For Hull, the injury scare appears to be nothing more than a temporary setback. The fifth-year veteran has been one of Indiana’s most reliable players all season, and her quick return to Friday’s game suggests she will be available as the Fever make their final push toward the playoffs.
Indiana’s next game is Sunday at 4 p.m. ET against Washington, with the Fever looking to maintain momentum heading into what they hope will be a deep postseason run.
