Lynx star Sylvia Fowles sidelined indefinitely with right calf strain

Charlie Wiese

Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles, left, fouls Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker during the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019.[(AP Photo/Chris Carlson)]

Minnesota Lynx star center Sylvia Fowles will be sidelined indefinitely with a right calf strain.

According to a release from the Minnesota Lynx on Friday, Fowles suffered the strain during the Lynx’s 87-77 loss to the Las Vegas Aces Thursday night.

Fowles is in her 13th WNBA season and has averaged over 14 points, nine rebounds and a block per game over her career.

Further updates on Fowles’ progress will be issued when more information becomes available.