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The WNBA rescinded Caitlin Clark's eighth technical foul after the Indiana Fever appealed, so she will not be suspended; it marks the first successful overturn of a Clark technical this season.
Caitlin Clark had 26 points and 11 assists in Indiana’s 90-86 win over Chicago, with teammate Kelsey Mitchell adding 27; a controversial eighth technical foul on Clark was initially upheld but was rescinded by the WNBA on review, clearing her for the Fever’s next game against the Liberty after a tense moment involving a referee.
Caitlin Clark avoided a one-game suspension after the WNBA reportedly rescinded her eighth technical foul of the season during Indiana Fever's 90-86 win over the Chicago Sky; she finished with 26 points and 11 assists, and the Fever will next host the New York Liberty.
The WNBA reversed a technical foul against Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, clearing her of a potential one-game suspension after review.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark drew her eighth technical of the season after contact with an official near the out-of-bounds in a game against the Chicago Sky, risking a one-game suspension against the New York Liberty unless the WNBA rescinds it; the Fever can appeal, and her eight techs lead the league. If upheld, she would accumulate further suspensions for every two additional tech fouls. Clark is having a strong season, averaging 21.5 points and 8.0 assists per game while shooting 44.1% from the floor and 34.1% from three, and she posted 26 points and 11 assists in the Chicago game.
During Indiana’s 123-88 win over Connecticut, a heated third-quarter exchange between Saniya Rivers and Caitlin Clark produced double technical fouls; Rivers later posted that she won’t tolerate disrespect on the court, while Clark maintained she won’t back down. Clark scored 27 points as Indiana set franchise scoring marks, Rivers added 13 off the bench; both players are set to face off again August 28, and they’ll enjoy their All-Star break.
Caitlin Clark earned her seventh technical foul of the season after taunting the scoreboard in Indiana's 123-88 win over Connecticut, risking a one-game suspension if she earns an eighth; she finished with 27 points and 11 assists as the Fever rolled and tied Angel Reese for the league lead in techs.
Caitlin Clark earned her seventh technical foul of the season in the Fever’s 123-88 win over the Connecticut Sun, tying her for the league lead and putting her one technical away from a automatic one-game suspension (the eighth tech triggers a suspension; every two additional techs add another game). The incident came after a back-and-forth with Saniya Rivers when Clark told Rivers to “check the scoreboard.” Despite the technicals, Clark had a strong game with 27 points and 11 assists, and Indiana remains in the playoff hunt with 17 games left.
The Fever routed the Sun 123-88 as Caitlin Clark earned her seventh technical foul after a post-whistle exchange with Saniya Rivers, a call many saw as soft; with eight techs triggering an automatic suspension, the WNBA could overturn the foul on appeal and potentially erase Rivers' tech too. Clark vows to balance intensity with composure as Indiana heads to Seattle after the All-Star break.
Caitlin Clark picked up her seventh technical foul of the season, one away from a one-game suspension, as the Indiana Fever defeated the Connecticut Sun 123-88. She finished with 27 points and 11 assists, the Fever set a franchise scoring mark, and Clark and Saniya Rivers drew double techs late in the third quarter, keeping her status for upcoming games a major talking point.
The WNBA is reviewing the Indiana Fever’s appeal to overturn Caitlin Clark’s fourth-quarter technical foul from Monday’s win over the Phoenix Mercury; the league had initially stated it wasn’t rescinded and clarified post-game appeals are allowed, with the Fever submitting their request on Wednesday. Five players drew technicals in the incident—Clark, DeWanna Bonner, Alyssa Thomas, Sophie Cunningham and Myisha Hines-Allen (who was ejected after a second technical). Clark defended the call, calling it “ridiculous,” while Fever coach Stephanie White emphasized the need for Clark to balance passion with smart play. The league’s decision will determine Clark’s season total and any potential discipline.
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark criticized WNBA officiating after being assessed a technical for clapping in Monday’s win over the Phoenix Mercury, calling the call 'ridiculous' and joking about a looming suspension as she nears eight techs; she pressed referee Gerda Gatling for the reasoning and noted she’ll play with emotion, finishing with 24 points and nine assists in an 86-77 Fever victory.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is three technical fouls away from a one-game suspension after reaching five techs this season, with 28 games left in the regular season, as the NBA/WNBA notes a surge in technicals while reaffirming no changes to sportsmanship guidelines. Clark defends her passion, disagreeing with at least one call (clapping) during a dust-up with the Phoenix Mercury, and Fever coach Stephanie White emphasizes awareness and control.
Caitlin Clark criticized a fourth-quarter technical foul for clapping during Indiana Fever's 86-77 win over the Phoenix Mercury, calling the decision ridiculous and urging a league review; she had 24 points and nine assists as Indiana moved to 10-7.
In Indiana’s 86-77 win over Phoenix, a late altercation between Caitlin Clark and DeWanna Bonner triggered five technical fouls, with Clark earning her fifth tech of the season for clapping and Myisha Hines-Allen being ejected after a second technical foul. Additional confrontations between Alyssa Thomas and Hines-Allen and between Sophie Cunningham and Bonner followed as officials worked to deescalate the scenes. Fever coach Stephanie White praised the officiating and urged poise, while Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts looked ahead to the next matchup. Bonner, who briefly played for Indiana in 2025 before moving to Phoenix, was booed on her return to Bloomington.