Injury Updates On Ty Harris Who Suffers Left Ankle Injury in Fever’s Regular-Season Finale
Former South Carolina standout Tyasha “Ty” Harris suffered a significant-looking left ankle injury Thursday night during the Indiana Fever’s regular-season finale against the Minnesota Lynx.
The latest reports are especially notable because Harris was reportedly carried from the court by Indiana’s staff after going down in the third quarter, clutching her left ankle. The Fever subsequently ruled her out for the remainder of the game with a left ankle injury.
Harris injured while attacking the basket
The injury occurred during the third quarter when Harris went up for a layup. She came down and immediately appeared to be in considerable discomfort, grabbing her left ankle.
According to reports from the game, Harris was unable to leave the floor under her own power and had to be carried to the locker room by team personnel.
At this point, however, there has been no official diagnosis detailing the specific nature or severity of the ankle injury. Descriptions of the injury as “severe” are based on how the incident appeared and should not be treated as a confirmed medical diagnosis.
Injury comes at difficult time for Indiana
The timing is particularly significant because Thursday’s matchup against Minnesota was Indiana’s regular-season finale.
The Fever had already secured a playoff position, while the result determined whether Indiana would finish as the No. 5 or No. 6 seed. Indiana ultimately fell 86-66 and finished sixth.
Harris wasn’t the only Indiana player to suffer an injury during the game. Aliyah Boston also left the contest with a right lower-leg injury, although the severity of Boston’s injury was likewise unclear in the immediate aftermath.
A challenging ending after a productive season
Harris had been an important veteran presence for Indiana during the 2026 season. The former Gamecock joined the Fever as a free agent after previously playing for the Dallas Wings and Connecticut Sun.
The WNBA’s player profile lists Harris as a 5-foot-10 guard and notes that she entered Indiana with five seasons of WNBA experience. She had previously established a career-best 10.5 points per game in 2024 with Connecticut, while also averaging 3.03 assists and 1.8 rebounds.
Her return to Indiana also reunited her with Stephanie White, who had coached Harris in Connecticut.
South Carolina connection
For Gamecock fans, Harris’ injury is particularly significant because of her outstanding South Carolina career.
Harris helped South Carolina win the program’s first NCAA championship in 2017 and finished her college career as one of the most accomplished point guards in program history. According to the WNBA, she left Columbia holding seven South Carolina career records, including assists and games played. She also became the only Gamecock to finish with at least 1,000 points and 700 assists.
She was also the 2020 SEC Female Athlete of the Year and received the Dawn Staley Award, given annually to the nation’s top point guard.
What happens next?
The most important development now will be Indiana’s official medical update on Harris. As of the latest available reports, the confirmed information is that she suffered a left ankle injury, was unable to continue, and was carried to the locker room.
There is currently not enough verified information to determine whether Harris will be available for Indiana’s upcoming playoff games or how long she might be sidelined.
For now, Gamecock supporters will be watching closely for further word on the veteran guard, whose season ended under difficult circumstances.
Latest confirmed status: Left ankle injury — ruled out of Indiana’s Sept. 24 game vs. Minnesota. Specific diagnosis and timetable: not yet publicly confirmed.
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