Fever coach criticizes officials over Thomas' actions toward Clark
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 3:24 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White expressed strong discontent regarding officials' handling of on-court incidents involving Caitlin Clark during a game against the Phoenix Mercury. White condemned Alyssa Thomas for what she described as 'cheap shots' toward Clark, including a controversial push on Clark's neck that went unpenalized. White emphasized the importance of consistent officiating after her team's loss, highlighting previous scuffles in matchups between the teams. She raised concerns about Clark's injury caused by another incident during the game. White plans to address Clark's officiating in future league inquiries.
- •Stephanie White criticized referees for not calling fouls against Caitlin Clark.
- •Alyssa Thomas faced backlash for aggressive plays against Clark during the game.
- •White claimed Clark receives unfair treatment from officials.
- •Clark suffered a potential injury from a closeout attempt that was not penalized.
- •The Fever plan to discuss officiating standards with the league.
- 5:22 AMESPN — Fever's Clark exits with back issue, won't return
- 4:22 AMYahoo Sports — Stephanie White blasts officials after ‘cheap shots’ on Caitlin Clark
- 3:24 AMYahoo Sports — Fever coach slams Alyssa Thomas, officials over Caitlin Clark 'cheap shots'
"Fever coach Stephanie White went off on officials for not calling what she deemed two "cheap shots" against star guard Caitlin Clark in Wednesday's loss to the Mercury, including a play in which Alyssa Thomas appeared to push her fist into Clark's neck.
"After a game where Caitlin Clark was involved in multiple incidents, Fever coach Stephanie White went off on the refs.
"Stephanie White was irate on Wednesday night over what she felt were "cheap shots" on Caitlin Clark.
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External links- ESPNJun 25, 2026, 5:22 AMFever's Clark exits with back issue, won't return
Fever coach Stephanie White went off on officials for not calling what she deemed two "cheap shots" against star guard Caitlin Clark in Wednesday's loss to the Mercury, including a play in which Alyssa Thomas appeared to push her fist into Clark's neck.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 4:22 AMStephanie White blasts officials after ‘cheap shots’ on Caitlin Clark
After a game where Caitlin Clark was involved in multiple incidents, Fever coach Stephanie White went off on the refs.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 3:24 AMFever coach slams Alyssa Thomas, officials over Caitlin Clark 'cheap shots'
Stephanie White was irate on Wednesday night over what she felt were "cheap shots" on Caitlin Clark.
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