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The Caitlin Clark fight unfolded during the Indiana Fever’s 88-71 victory over the Connecticut Sun on June 17, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
A third-quarter scuffle saw Clark shoved to the floor by Marina Mabrey after a clash with Jacy Sheldon, leading to technical fouls and three late ejections.
The 20 points scored by Clark and the win led to a berth in the Commissioner Cup finals that proved exciting to the newly converted U.S. fans into basketball.
Third-Quarter Tensions Boil Over
The Caitlin Clark fight ignited in the third quarter of the Indiana Fever’s game against the Connecticut Sun. With the Fever leading, Sun guard Jacy Sheldon poked Clark in the eye during a defensive play.
Clark pushed Sheldon away, prompting Sun’s Marina Mabrey to shove Clark to the floor. Players from both teams intervened, per ESPN.
Key Third-Quarter Incident
- Foul: Sheldon got an eye poke, which became a flagrant 1.
- Technical Fouls: Clark, Mabrey, and Tina Charles cited for unsportsmanlike conduct.
- Outcome: Clark made three free throws, boosting the Fever’s lead to 58-45.
- No Ejection: Mabrey stayed in the game, per referee Ashley Gloss, USA Today.
Late-Game Ejections Add Drama
The Caitlin Clark fight wasn’t the only flare-up. With 46 seconds left and the Fever up 88-71, Sophie Cunningham fouled Sheldon hard on a layup attempt, sparking a shoving match.
Cunningham, Sheldon, and Sun’s Lindsay Allen were ejected after officials ruled it a fight, per The Athletic. The officiating received a swipe by the Fever’s coach, Stephanie White, who made a point by saying, Everyone is getting better except the refs, IndyStar.
Clark’s Performance Shines
Clark scored 4 of 3s and 20 points and 6 assists with a 28-footer, and even though Caitlin Clark has a 28-foot-long game, they still lost 84-64.
Returning from injury, Clark’s poise led the Fever (6-5) to the Commissioner’s Cup final against the Minnesota Lynx on July 1, per the Washington Post. She said, “I’m here to play basketball,” Fox Sports.
Match Stats Snapshot
- Final Score: Indiana Fever 88, Connecticut Sun 71.
- Fever Leaders: Clark (20 points), Kelsey Mitchell (17 points), Natasha Howard (16 points, 12 rebounds).
- Sun Leader: Tina Charles (20 points).
- Technicals: Six in all, Clark, Mabrey and Charles, and Sofascore.
Personal Insight: Basketball’s Intensity
As a basketball fan, the Caitlin Clark fight captured the raw passion of WNBA rivalries. I felt like a football player who had been hit, but gets up as Clark did after being pushed.
For U.S. fans new to the sport, this game’s intensity—amplified by X posts calling it “chippy”—shows why the WNBA is must-watch. Clark’s focus on basketball over drama inspires.
Commissioner’s Cup Stakes
The Caitlin Clark fight overshadowed a key milestone: the Fever’s first Commissioner’s Cup final berth, secured by their 4-1 record and a New York Liberty win over Atlanta.
That tie-break between the Fever and the Liberty was a consequence of a 102-88 win several days back. Connecticut (2-9) slipped further in the standings, per ESPN.
Final Thoughts: Caitlin Clark Fight Fuels Fever’s Rise
The Caitlin Clark fight highlighted the physicality of the Fever’s 88-71 win over the Sun, but Clark’s 20-point performance and the team’s grit stole the show.
As the Fever head to the Commissioner’s Cup final, this game showed new U.S. fans the WNBA’s competitive fire. The Caitlin Clark fight may linger, but Indiana’s focus is on the trophy.
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Caitlin Clark harassed all game gets poked in the eye and then knocked to the ground pic.twitter.com/pKlxWcIxC3
— Joe Hoft (@realJoeHoft) June 18, 2025
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