The Indiana Fever erased a 21-point deficit and picked up a much-needed win to keep pace in the playoffs race.

Fever erase 21-point Sun lead to prevail. Uncasville, CT- Today, the Connecticut Sun (6-27) fell to the Indiana Fever (19-16), 99-93, in their first overtime game this season. The game marked the Sun’s last match up with the Fever this season,

Marina Mabrey and the Connecticut Sun were up by as much as 21 points in Sunday’s game against the Indiana Fever. However, thanks to a career day from WNBA All-Star Kelsey Mitchell, who scored 38 points, the Fever escaped with a 99-93 overtime win.

The Connecticut Sun have a pattern of fourth-quarter meltdowns in winnable games, raising questions about coach Rachid Meziane’s efficacy.