Lexie Hull arrived in the perfect outfit for Indiana’s biggest weekend originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Indianapolis is completely buzzing this weekend.
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Between the Indiana Fever’s growing spotlight, Caitlin Clark serving as grand marshal for the Indianapolis 500 and one of the biggest sporting events in the world arriving on Sunday, the city has turned into the center of the sports universe. Every Fever game already feels like a major event, but Friday night’s matchup against the Golden State Valkyries carried even more energy because of everything happening around Indiana sports right now.
Before the game even tipped off at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Lexie Hull found a way to capture that atmosphere perfectly.
The Fever guard arrived in a pregame outfit that immediately matched the vibe of Indy 500 weekend. Hull leaned fully into the racing aesthetic while still delivering one of the cleanest tunnel looks Indiana fans have seen this season.
Her oversized white zip-up jacket became the centerpiece of the outfit. The jacket featured bold red-and-blue striping along with checkered-flag detailing that instantly connected the look to the iconic race weekend in Indianapolis. Hull paired it with a black bandeau-style crop top and high-waisted black shorts, creating a look that balanced sporty energy with high-end fashion.
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She completed the outfit with black knee-high boots that added even more edge to the ensemble.
The timing could not have been more fitting.
Lexie Hull continues becoming a bigger part of Fever success
While Caitlin Clark has dominated national headlines this week because of her Indianapolis 500 role, Hull has quietly become one of the Fever’s most important players on the court.
Entering Friday night’s game against the Valkyries, Indiana had won two straight contests with Hull in the starting lineup. Her defensive versatility, floor spacing and relentless energy have helped stabilize the Fever during an important stretch early in the season.
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Hull entered Friday averaging 7.0 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.2 made 3-pointers while playing just under 19 minutes per game.
Those numbers only tell part of the story.
The Fever have looked noticeably more connected defensively with Hull on the floor, and her willingness to do the little things has quickly made her a fan favorite in Indiana. She may not always dominate the box score, but her impact consistently shows up in winning plays.
That has become increasingly valuable for a Fever team trying to build momentum in a loaded WNBA season.
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Fever stars continue owning the spotlight in Indiana
The Fever are no longer just a basketball team. They have become a major part of Indiana’s sports culture in a way few WNBA franchises ever have.
Clark being selected as Indianapolis 500 grand marshal showed how massive the organization’s reach has become nationally. Hull’s pregame outfit on Friday added another memorable moment to a weekend already packed with attention around the franchise.
Indiana entered Friday’s matchup against the 3-1 Valkyries looking for a third consecutive victory. But even before the opening tip, Hull had already delivered one of the most talked-about moments of the night.
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For one weekend, Indianapolis feels like the center of the sports world, and Hull dressed exactly like someone ready for the occasion.
