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
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.
- •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.
- 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'
"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.
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