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Connecticut Sun Sells Out First Opener in Decades Amid Caitlin Clark Debut

Connecticut Sun Sells Out First Opener in Decades , Amid Caitlin Clark Debut. Clark's WNBA regular-season debut against the Sun will take place in Connecticut on May 14. Clark's WNBA regular-season debut against the Sun will take place in Connecticut on May 14. It was revealed on May 13 that the matchup has been sold out. . It was revealed on May 13 that the matchup has been sold out. . The Sun hasn't sold out a home opener since 2003, ESPN reports. . Sold-out games aren't anything new for 22-year-old Clark. Sold-out games aren't anything new for 22-year-old Clark. The former University of Iowa star routinely enjoyed packed NCAA stadiums and has been drawing record-breaking attendance for WNBA pre-season games. The former University of Iowa star routinely enjoyed packed NCAA stadiums and has been drawing record-breaking attendance for WNBA pre-season games. For me, this is the best part of it. You've got to go out and compete every single night, and if one night is not good for us, you have an opportunity to come back a couple days later and respond, Caitlin Clark, via ESPN. Some WNBA opponents have been moving games to bigger venues to cater to the "Caitlin Clark Effect." . Despite not making it to the playoffs since 2016, the Fever, which drafted Clark as the No. 1 overall pick, . will have 36 of its 40 regular-season games nationally televised. . The March 14 game will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET. The March 14 game will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET