Saniya Rivers confronts Caitlin Clark during WNBA matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 2:40 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Saniya Rivers and Caitlin Clark had a notable confrontation in the third quarter of the Wednesday WNBA game. Rivers claimed Clark was disrespectful after telling her she was 'locking (her) up,' while Clark retorted with 'scoreboard' as the Indiana Fever led 95-67. Both players received technical fouls for the exchange. The Fever ultimately defeated the Connecticut Sun 123-88, marking the Sun's ninth double-digit loss this season. Rivers stated she will not tolerate disrespect regardless of the game's score.
- •Saniya Rivers received a technical foul during a confrontation with Caitlin Clark.
- •The Fever led 95-67 when the altercation occurred.
- •Rivers emphasized she will not tolerate disrespect on the court.
- •Indiana Fever won against the Connecticut Sun 123-88 after the confrontation.
- •Connecticut Sun has lost nine games by double digits this season.
- 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — Sun's Saniya Rivers regrets nothing about Caitlin Clark confrontation
"It resulted in a technical foul for both players.
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