Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever celebrated a significant victory by winning the 2025 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup with a 74-59 triumph over the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday. Despite being sidelined with a groin injury, Clark joined her teammates for an energetic postgame locker room celebration, where her enthusiasm and recent connection to Taylor Swift became a highlight.

Locker Room Festivities Highlight Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Triumph

Following their win, Clark, along with Lexie Hull, Sophie Cunningham—known collectively as the Tres Leches—and veteran Sydney Colson, enjoyed music and interacted with fans who were sending in song requests for the team’s playlist. When a fan suggested a Sabrina Carpenter track, Colson informed Clark, who was controlling the aux cord, causing mixed reactions among the Tres Leches group.

The moment took a humorous turn as Colson apologized for the song choice, prompting Clark to declare:

“Taylor is the GOAT (greatest of all time).”

Caitlin Clark’s Connection to Taylor Swift Grows Stronger

During her first WNBA offseason, Clark attended two consecutive nights of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Indianapolis, where she enjoyed a meet-and-greet with Swift and even had an opportunity to meet Swift’s boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce. This personal encounter left a strong impression on Clark, who praised Swift’s down-to-earth nature despite her global fame.

“I think what people don’t always realize about people with a certain spotlight, whether it’s her, whether it’s me, whether it’s another professional athlete or a pop star, we’re real people,” Clark said of Swift (per ESPN).

“We’re just having normal conversations as any other person in Arrowhead Stadium that night. She loves the Chiefs just as much as I do. I’m talking football with her. She loved it, and just like her passion, and honestly, probably one of the sweetest people I’ve ever been around.”

Teammate Compares Her Role to a Close Friend of Taylor Swift

This past offseason, Sophie Cunningham joined the Indiana Fever from the Phoenix Mercury, and she has expressed admiration for her chemistry with Clark. Cunningham likened their relationship to that of Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter, highlighting the emotional support within their partnership.

“I will be her Sabrina Carpenter any day to her Taylor Swift,” Cunningham said. “I am so excited for this. And I just think, honestly, she’s just a great human, too.”

Swift and Carpenter are known for their close friendship, with Carpenter’s music career benefiting from her role as an opening act on the Eras Tour. Cunningham has also stood up for Clark on the court, backing her during a recent heated incident against the Connecticut Sun, which led to Cunningham receiving a fine for protecting Clark.

Significance of Clark’s Celebration and Growing Influence

The celebration not only marked a key victory for the Indiana Fever but also showcased Caitlin Clark’s rising influence both on and off the court. Her enthusiasm during the locker room event, combined with her relatable personality and public admiration for Taylor Swift, connects sports and pop culture in a compelling way. As Clark continues to recover from her injury, her strong presence among teammates and fans suggests she will remain an important figure within the WNBA and beyond in 2025.