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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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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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Caitlin Clark was caught in the eye by Jacy SheldonCredit: Getty
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Clark was pushed by Marina MabreyCredit: AP

Clark fell to the ground and Mabrey somehow avoided ejectionCredit: Getty

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.