Fever coach addresses officials' handling of Caitlin Clark foul
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White criticized officials after a Flagrant-2 foul against Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas was assessed in a review of the Fever's June 24 loss. The incident involved Caitlin Clark, who fell and was injured during a scramble for the ball, but no foul was called during the game. Clark, dealing with a back issue, will miss the Fever's June 27 game against the Los Angeles Sparks. White expressed disappointment that the officials failed to notice the foul in real time and emphasized the need for better officiating. Clark is expected to take time off for treatment and recovery.
- •Caitlin Clark sustained an injury due to a foul by Alyssa Thomas.
- •Thomas received a one-game suspension and a $1,000 fine for the foul.
- •Clark will not play against the Sparks and has no return timetable.
- •The Fever suffered a loss to the Mercury on June 24.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Fever coach says refs should have seen Caitlin Clark foul in real time
"Fever coach says officials need to be better at watching the ball instead of the play and that has to change.
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