Fever coach criticizes Mercury for actions against Caitlin Clark in loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 3:37 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The Indiana Fever lost 111-109 to the Phoenix Mercury on June 24, 2026, with Caitlin Clark leaving the game due to a back injury. Fever coach Stephanie White condemned Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas for two controversial plays involving Clark, including a strike to the neck. White expressed frustration over officials' no-calls and demanded more consistency in officiating, especially for Clark, a star guard. Clark, who has faced injury challenges this season, scored 19 points before leaving the game and did not return. Her status for future games remains uncertain as the Fever will be cautious moving forward.
- •Fever lost 111-109 to Mercury on June 24.
- •Caitlin Clark left the game due to a back injury.
- •Stephanie White criticized Alyssa Thomas for two no-call incidents.
- •Clark scored 19 points before exiting the game.
- •Her availability for upcoming games is in question.
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Fever Head Coach Blasts Mercury Players Over ‘Cheap Shots’ On Caitlin Clark
- 4:19 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Absolutely Egregious, Utterly Disrespectful’ — Fever HC Stephanie White Blasts Refs After Caitlin Clark Gets Punched
- 3:37 AMCBS Sports — 'Utterly disrespectful': Fever coach Stephanie White calls out Mercury for 'cheap shots' on Caitlin Clark
"Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark fell as she tried to drive past the Phoenix Mercury’s Lexi Held early in the second quarter on Wednesday. As Clark struggled to keep control of the ball, Mercury stars DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas joined her on the floor to battle for possession.
"Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White wasn’t happy with the “cheap shots” Phoenix Mercury players allegedly took at star player The Fever Head Coach Blasts Mercury Players Over ‘Cheap Shots’ On Caitlin Clark first appeared on The Blast
"Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas put her fist into Clark's neck during a scramble for a loose ball
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 10:15 PMFever Head Coach Blasts Mercury Players Over ‘Cheap Shots’ On Caitlin Clark
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White wasn’t happy with the “cheap shots” Phoenix Mercury players allegedly took at star player The Fever Head Coach Blasts Mercury Players Over ‘Cheap Shots’ On Caitlin Clark first appeared on The Blast
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 4:19 AM‘Absolutely Egregious, Utterly Disrespectful’ — Fever HC Stephanie White Blasts Refs After Caitlin Clark Gets Punched
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark fell as she tried to drive past the Phoenix Mercury’s Lexi Held early in the second quarter on Wednesday. As Clark struggled to keep control of the ball, Mercury stars DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas joined her on the floor to battle for possession.
- CBS SportsJun 25, 2026, 3:37 AM'Utterly disrespectful': Fever coach Stephanie White calls out Mercury for 'cheap shots' on Caitlin Clark
Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas put her fist into Clark's neck during a scramble for a loose ball
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