WNBA admits referees were wrong and hand out major punishment over Caitlin Clark controversy in Fever-Sun
Three players were ejected in a fiery contest
- Alex Smith, Sports Reporter
- Published: 5:51 ET, Jun 19 2025
- Updated: 7:03 ET, Jun 20 2025
WNBA admits referees were wrong and hand out major punishment over Caitlin Clark controversy in Fever-Sun
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4Caitlin Clark was caught in the eye by Jacy SheldonCredit: Getty
4Clark was pushed by Marina MabreyCredit: AP

Clark fell to the ground and Mabrey somehow avoided ejectionCredit: Getty
WNBA chiefs have admitted the referee was wrong not to eject Connecticut Sun’s Marina Mabrey.
She shockingly pushed Caitlin Clark to the ground in their 88-71 defeat to Indiana Fever in Tuesday’s game.
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Clark was moving with the ball when she was caught in the eye by Jacy Sheldon.
Fever’s guard reacted angrily and lightly pushed into her rival.
Team-mates then rushed over as tempers began to flare.
Mabrey was one of those who stormed across and she brutally shoved Clark to the deck.