became the inspiration for many this Halloween

Indiana Fever’s Lexie Hull/LAPRESSE

Lexie Hull suffered a brutal collision with Gabby Williams last August during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Seattle Storm. The impact was so strong that the Fever player ended up with two black eyes, often referred to as raccoon eyes.

 

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When Halloween was celebrated on October 31, fans decided to pay tribute to her by recreating the iconic look, applying makeup around their eyes to mimic that moment Hull experienced.

A Halloween tribute to Lexie Hull

On Instagram, Overtime Women’s Basketball shared the image of the Fever player with her black eyes. From there, fans began posting their own creative interpretations, turning the painful incident into a lighthearted trend. Many dressed up as Lexie Hull, proudly sporting dark circles around their eyes to honor her resilience and good humor.

Lexie Hull didn’t miss the wave of tributes. She quickly noticed the children and fans who had turned her injury into a Halloween costume and reacted with delight.

I love it.

That was Hull’s cheerful response, which made it clear she genuinely appreciated the creativity and affection of her supporters. What once was a painful memory had now transformed into a humorous and heartfelt celebration among basketball fans.

The moment of the hit for Lexie Hull

At the time of the incident, Hull was a key piece for the Fever, a team already struggling with several injuries and unable to afford losing another player. She stood her ground despite the pain, embodying the spirit of a true warrior determined to keep competing.

It happened during the first quarter, when Gabby Williams battled for a rebound under the basket. Hull was contesting the ball as well when the Storm forward, pulling aggressively to secure it, accidentally struck her in the face with a powerful swing.

Despite the hard blow, Hull refused to leave the game. She kept playing through the pain and the swelling on her face, continuing to fight alongside her teammates.

Almost immediately, the effects of the impact became visible, with clear bruising under both eyes. Even so, her determination impressed teammates and fans alike, showing her toughness and passion for the game.

Now, what was once a painful episode has turned into a symbol of perseverance and, unexpectedly, a source of Halloween inspiration. For the Indiana Fever player, those raccoon eyes will forever represent both her resilience and the admiration she has earned from the basketball community.