Caitlin Clark received her fourth technical foul of the season in the Indiana Fever's win over the Connecticut Sun.
Jun 13, 2026; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark speaks with an official after being called for a technical foul during the second half against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images | Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever captured their third straight win in besting a struggling Connecticut Sun team to move to 4-1 in Commissioner's Cup play. The Fever managed to pull away late thanks in part to a spark provided off the bench by Sophie Cunningham after the team had blown a double-digit lead for the fourth consecutive contest. But the end result wasn't the only notable part of the game.
Caitlin Clark was hit with a technical foul with 22 seconds left in regulation, further emphasizing growing frustrations over perceived inconsistencies in officiating. Clark has received a technical foul in two consecutive games, bringing her current total to four on the season, putting her at the halfway point of the WNBA's automatic suspension limit, which is reached once a player receives eight technicals.
As it pertains to the calls made, Clark expressed frustration afterward, particularly regarding a delay of game technical the Fever received for a kick she made on the ball on a play late.
"The delay of game made no sense. It felt like Tyler {Mirkovich} wanted to insert himself into the game, and that was ridiculous. So, you can ask Tyler, I don't agree with that," Clark stated. Adds: “The delay of game made no sense.
It felt like Tyler wanted to insert himself into the game, and that was ridiculous. ”The play in question saw Clark kick with her foot. She quickly chased after it and gave it back to the official, as her intent was obviously not to delay play.
, where Clark received a technical in the third quarter, she shared the strategy behind why she wanted to get the technical by stating that she "got to the free throw line more" afterward. , putting up 25 points, five assists and three rebounds in their win over the Sun.
She was an impressive 10-for-17 from the field and shot 5-for-10 from beyond the arc, including a critical three-pointer that extended the Fever's lead to 72-65 with 5:20 left in the fourth quarter.she clearly feels the officiating could still stand to improve—as she proved by calling one referee out by name. Lindsay Burke covers women’s basketball for Indiana Fever On SI and Women’s Fastbreak On SI.
She graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with a Bachelor's Degree in journalism and a minor in media production. Early in her career she covered ECHL hockey, the NFL and college football and has since expanded her expertise to the WNBA and the Fever franchise.
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