The Indiana Fever player took a lighthearted approach to the viral explanation of how she ended up with two black eyes against the Seattle Storm

Sophie Cunningham’s incredible explanation of Lexie Hull’s black eyes/SPECIAL

Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull has once again shown that toughness is part of her DNA in the WNBA. On August 25, during an intense matchup against the Seattle Storm, she suffered a hard collision with Gabby Williams that left her with two visible bruises around her eyes. What stood out wasn’t just the play itself, but the way Sophie Cunningham explained what happened-with such clarity and humor that Hull said she’ll show the video to her future children one day.

In a message posted on Instagram, Hull wrote jokingly: “I’ll show this to my kids someday. Thanks for the recap,” showing that despite the discomfort, she sees it as just another story in her career.

Lexie Hull shows black eyes after on-court collision

I’ll show this to my kids someday. Thanks for the recap

HULL

Star Sophie Cunningham explains the intensity of the game

Sophie Cunningham explained that the situation stemmed from the physical nature of the game and the referees’ leniency, which she believes increases friction between players. She first described a contact with Kayla McBride, whom she called “a great shooter.”According to Cunningham, an extra move after the play resulted in an accidental elbow that hit Hull directly in the face-something she even considered worthy of a flagrant foul.

That tone was part of what made the explanation so entertaining, although probably a bit too intense for Hull to share with young children just yet.

The accidental collision with Gabby Williams

The decisive moment came later, when Cunningham described the collision between Gabby Williams and Lexie Hull. Both players unintentionally bumped heads mid-play, leaving Hull with a large bruise that quickly turned into her now-famous black eyes. Cunningham, who is also a close friend of Williams, emphasized that there was no bad intent-just an unfortunate result of the game’s intensity.

Far from playing the victim, Lexie Hull has shown that scars also tell stories. The episode went viral on social media, where many fans praised the way she handled the situation, combining resilience with a sense of humor. For the Indiana Fever player, what matters isn’t the physical pain, but the passion with which every game is played. With this attitude, Hull reinforces her image as a fierce and relatable player, capable of turning a hit into a memorable WNBA anecdote.