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A high stakes WNBA matchup that ended in controversy rather than celebration for the Indiana Fever as their forward, Sophie Cunningham, found herself at the center of a heated altercation, following a hard foul against the Connecticut Sun’s Jacy Sheldon.
The play, which led to both players being ejected, ignited a near-brawl and has since sparked debate throughout the league and among fans – as well as a later incident that saw Caitlin Clark shoved to the floor after contact on the court.
Caitlin Clark needs to work on her body language as she appear fully annoyed with her teammate
The 23-year-old was the target of escalating tension throughout the game, which climaxed in the third quarter after a blindside hit delivered by Marina Mabrey, came after a series of exchanges between the guard and Sheldon.
In response to the cheap shot on Clark, Cunningham, acquired by the Fever in the offseason via trade from the Phoenix Mercury, immediately retaliated with a hard foul at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Her hard foul on Sheldon drew swift action from the officials, who ejected both players as the situation nearly spiraled out of control as players from both teams swarmed the court.
A controversial move
The 28-year-old Cunningham showed no signs of regret after the incident. Shortly after the game, she posted a photo on social media that many interpreted as a taunt to critics, appearing dismissive of the controversy.
However, the Sun’s head coach, Rachid Meziane, didn’t mince words when discussing Cunningham’s action:
“For me, it’s just disrespectful to do that foul when you are winning the game by 17 points,” Meziane said. “Completely stupid.”
Meanwhile, the Fever’s head coach, Stephanie White, who joined Indiana from Connecticut this past offseason, had a different take, criticizing the officials for letting the game get out of hand.
“It was pretty obvious that stuff was brewing,” White said. “When the officials don’t get control of the ball game, when they allow that stuff to happen, and it’s been happening all season long. It’s not just this game, this is what happens, right?”
The Fever ultimately prevailed 88-71 and continued their renaissance with the return of Clark to their starting squad, but the score was almost a footnote to the drama that unfolded in the second half.
Clark launches new shoe drop with Nike
Clark’s popularity has made her both a target and a lightning rod. In 2025, her rising fame means fans and players alike often feel compelled to take sides. Supporters defend her relentlessly, while detractors search for flaws or provoke conflict.
The Fever’s win over the gritty and aggressive Sun only intensified these divides but off the court, she remains a cultural icon and that was demonstrated by her new exclusive Kobe 5 Protro “Indiana Fever” colorway, which is set to drop on June 30.
The sneakers have been met with enthusiastic approval from fans, signaling her growing influence in both sports and fashion. Clark’s collection includes Kobe 5s like the “Rookie of the Year” and Kobe 6 “Grinch” colorways.
Additionally, the upcoming “Indiana Fever” edition further cements her brand as she continues to perform at a high level on the court ahead of their return to action on June 19 against the WNBA’s newest franchise, the Golden State Valkyries, at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
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