WNBA Fans Blast Officiating After Alyssa Thomas’ Punch to Caitlin Clark’s Throat Caught on Camera
White said officials missed two dangerous plays on Clark and failed to upgrade a foul after review as the Fever lost 111-109.
- On Wednesday, the Indiana Fever lost 111-109 to the Phoenix Mercury, with Caitlin Clark exiting early due to a back injury that prompted head coach Stephanie White to slam officials for missing "cheap shots."
- Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas drove her fist into Clark's neck while she lay on the floor during a loose-ball scramble, yet officials assessed no foul on the play.
- Clark exited after Valeriane Ayayi failed to provide clear landing space on a three-point attempt, with White criticizing the lack of upgrade as "like a do-over on a test."
- Wednesday's matchup followed Monday's emotional 86-77 Fever victory marked by six technical fouls, as White, part of the WNBA's Officiating task force, expressed frustration that mistreatment of her star player has "continued to happen."
- The Indiana Fever will monitor Clark's back injury before determining her status, while White continues demanding consistency from the league, arguing that current officiating standards have failed to protect players from dangerous, uncalled physical play.
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Caitlin Clark's treatment by the WNBA's players and refs has sparked debate Caitlin Clark was on the wrong end of a dirty foul on Wednesday night, as Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas drove her fist into Clark’s neck after a collision near the basket. The clear foul, however, was not called by the refs and has thus become fuel for a debate about how Clark is treated by the league. The WNBA’s refs not properly protecting Caitlin Clark isn’t j…
Caitlin Clark takes fist to the throat as Fever coach fumes over ‘ridiculous’ treatment
Caitlin Clark took a shot to the throat during a WNBA game on Wednesday. In a 111-109 loss to the Mercury, Clark slipped on the way to the basket, and in the ensuing fight for the ball, Alyssa Thomas landed a fist on Clark's throat and then stepped over the Fever's star player.
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