Caitlin Clark took a hit to the face from Breanna Stewart that went uncalled, sparking debate as the Indiana Fever rallied to beat the New York Liberty.
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, Clark was called for a technical foul after she ran full speed into a hard screen set by Jonquel Jones. The play was not whistled as illegal by officials, but Clark hit the floor and immediately voiced her frustration to the nearest referee. The technical was assessed just 90 seconds into the game, marking Clark’s sixth of the 2026 season.
CAITLIN CLARK HARD CONTACT TIMELINE: WNBA'S GROWING HISTORY OF BRUTAL HITS AGAINST THE FACE OF THE SPORT Fever head coach Stephanie White said she did not ask for an explanation from officials for the call on Clark or the no-call on the screen play.
"There have to be conversations... making sure that we're strategic in using our technical fouls," White said. Later in the game, during a defensive contest near the basket, New York’s Breanna Stewart extended her arm while challenging a shot. Replays showed Stewart’s hand making clear contact with the side of Clark’s face. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark goes up for a basket against New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart during the second half Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
The Fever defeated the Liberty 108-88. CAITLIN CLARK CALLS FOR FULL-TIME WNBA REFEREES AS OFFICIATING FAILURES MOUNT IN 2026Despite the early technical and physical contact, Clark and the Fever responded with a dominant performance. Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever dribbles the ball during a game against the New York Liberty on July 18, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind.a 13-point first-half deficit behind a stellar night from Kelsey Mitchell, who scored 33 points.
Clark finished with 17 points and seven assists while helping the Fever pull away in the second half for a convincing 20-point victory. Indiana will look to build on the momentum when they return to action later this week on Wednesday against the Jackson Thompson is a sports reporter for Fox News Digital covering critical political and cultural issues in sports, with an investigative lens.
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