Fever coach blasts officials after Caitlin Clark exits game with injury: ‘Utterly disrespectful’
Caitlin Clark exited the game with a back injury after taking two apparent cheap shots from Phoenix Mercury players. Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White expressed outrage over the officials' failure to call the fouls. The incident has sparked controversy and debate about player safety and officiating in the WNBA.
What changed
New comments from Fever coach Stephanie White condemning the officials' actions and expressing frustration over Caitlin Clark's treatment.
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Fever coach blasts officials after Caitlin Clark exits game with injury
confidence 50%Caitlin Clark exited the game with a back injury after taking two apparent cheap shots from Phoenix Mercury players. Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White expressed outrage over the officials' failure to call the fouls. The incident has sparked controversy and debate about player safety and officiating in the WNBA.
What's confirmed:
- Caitlin Clark received a fifth technical foul during the game.
- Caitlin Clark exited the game with a back injury in the third quarter.
- Fever coach Stephanie White called the officials' actions 'utterly disrespectful'.
- Stephanie White stated that there were two 'cheap shots' on Caitlin Clark that weren't called.
Still unconfirmed:
- The WNBA is reviewing Caitlin Clark's technical foul from the game.