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Caitlin Clark criticizes referees after technical foul in Fever's victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 1:35 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Caitlin Clark criticizes referees after technical foul in Fever's victory

Summary

Caitlin Clark expressed her frustration with officiating following the Indiana Fever's 86-77 win over the Phoenix Mercury on June 23. Clark received a controversial technical foul during the game for allegedly clapping, bringing her season total to five technicals. The Fever trailed by as much as 16 points but mounted a comeback in the second quarter, gaining control in the third with Clark contributing 24 points and nine assists. The league will review the technical foul decision. If rescinded, Clark's total would drop to four for the season, but she must remain cautious with a potential one-game suspension looming at eight technicals.

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By the Numbers

•Caitlin Clark scores 24 points, 9 assists against Phoenix Mercury
•Clark receives a technical foul for clapping, now has five this season
•Indiana Fever overcame a 16-point deficit to secure the win
•The league will review Clark's technical foul after the game
•Clark risks suspension if she reaches eight technical fouls

Latest Updates

12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark Slams ‘Ridiculous’ WNBA Refs In Postgame Rant Following Technical Foul
1:35 PMCBS Sports — Caitlin Clark blasts refs over technical foul in Fever's win: 'You just don't like competitive basketball'

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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark isn’t a fan of WNBA referees, blasting them during a postgame conference for their “ridiculous” The Caitlin Clark Slams ‘Ridiculous’ WNBA Refs In Postgame Rant Following Technical Foul first appeared on The Blast
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