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Fever players defend coach White amid fan criticism during home game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 6:35 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Fever players defend coach White amid fan criticism during home game

Summary

Indiana Fever players, including Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell, voiced their support for head coach Stephanie White after she was booed during a recent home game. White faced criticism for her comments regarding a flagrant foul by DiJonai Carrington on Sophie Cunningham. Despite the turmoil, the Fever secured a 106-92 victory over the New York Liberty, improving their season record to 21-12. Boston and Mitchell described the booing as disrespectful and emphasized the importance of supporting White amid external distractions surrounding the team.

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By the Numbers

•Fever beat Liberty 106-92, improving to 21-12 this season.
•Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston expressed support for coach Stephanie White.
•White faced backlash for her comments on a controversial foul.
•Mitchell described the booing as hurtful and disrespectful.
•Cunningham emphasized that the team remains united despite external distractions.

Latest Updates

6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell latest Fever players to back Stephanie White: 'Our culture is not going to let her fall to the wayside'

What they're saying

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White has been facing flak for her initial comments about DiJonai Carrington's flagrant 2 foul on Sophie Cunningham and her subsequent address about the WNBA's online discourse.
— Yahoo Sportsby Andy Backstrom

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