Caitlin Clark speaks out on importance of beating rivals ahead of matchup with Angel Reese

Caitlin Clark speaks out on importance of beating rivals ahead of matchup with Angel Reese

The matchup follows multiple controversial encounters during their rookie season that drew record viewership

Caitlin Clark (22) of the Indiana Fever and Angel Reese (5) of the Chicago Sky during a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse June 16, 2024, in Indianapolis. (Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Caitlin Clark (22) of the Indiana Fever and Angel Reese (5) of the Chicago Sky during a game June 1, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)

LSU's Angel Reese and Iowa's Caitlin Clark (Getty Images )