Sophie Cunningham, now with the Indiana Fever , recently returned to Phoenix to play against her former team, the Phoenix Mercury , after they traded her during this past offseason.

Cunningham received a warm reception from Phoenix Mercury fans as she returned to her former home on Thursday night.

Her play was outstanding, but her physical appearance would take a hit.

At some point in the second half, Cunningham’s face took some punishment from her former teammates. She got a souvenir to take back with her to Indianapolis under her right eye.

Aside from the black eye, Sophie Cunningham stood out. She led her team with 18 points, shooting an impressive 6-of-9 from the field and knocking down five three-pointers. She added two rebounds and two assists in 26 minutes, putting together

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