Sydney Colson suffered a significant non-contact knee injury during the Indiana Fever’s matchup with the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night. The injury occurred late in the first quarter when Colson, who had just entered the game, leaped to secure a long rebound in the corner but landed awkwardly, causing her left knee to buckle.

Immediate impact and on-court response

After the incident, Colson went down holding her knee near the Indiana bench as teammates quickly gathered around her. She was assisted off the court without bearing any weight on her left leg and was promptly ruled out for the remainder of the game. The severity of the injury was evident as she required help to leave the floor.

Sydney Colson had to be helped off the floor after an apparent left leg injury.. Her teammates huddled around her.. Couldn’t put any weight on it leaving the floor.. Huge loss for the #Fever #WNBA pic.twitter.com/k56bZoPHqf

—Eli Gehn, Reporter

Colson’s career and season performance prior to injury

A 10-year WNBA veteran with experience on two championship teams, Sydney Colson had been a consistent presence for Indiana this season, appearing in all 29 games. She was averaging 2.4 points and 2.1 rebounds per game, starting in a career-high six games for the Fever in 2025. Her leadership and experience are considered crucial components of the team’s roster.

Potential implications for Indiana Fever moving forward

The loss of Colson due to this knee injury is a significant blow to the Indiana Fever, who relied on her steady contribution throughout the season. Her absence raises concerns over the team‘s backcourt depth and defensive stability as they continue their campaign in the WNBA. Medical evaluations will determine the severity and recovery timeline of the injury, which remains uncertain at this time.