Lexie Hull back after head collision, bruised eyes, cleared to play

Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull returned to the court this week after a head‑to‑head collision with Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams left her with a swollen forehead and, days later, pronounced bruising around both eyes. The incident occurred early in Tuesday night’s game in Indianapolis when both players dove for a loose ball; Hull went to the locker room for evaluation but rejoined the Fever in the second quarter and finished the 95‑75 victory with five points and nine rebounds in 23 minutes.

Video of the collision showed the two players falling to the floor and receiving attention from trainers. Williams was able to return to the game in the first quarter, while Hull headed to the locker room before coming back. Hull and the Fever’s medical staff have said she was fully examined, cleared of any skull fracture and passed the league’s concussion protocol. Hull described the immediate aftermath as frightening but not incapacitating. In a TikTok video she later joked, "I wish this was a filter," as she revealed the dark marks to followers, and told reporters she felt "completely with it" after tests and treatment.

The facial bruising developed as the swelling in Hull’s...