Connecticut Sun Fans Had Supportive Caitlin Clark Chants Late in Fever’s Loss

June 11, 2024 Jimm Sallivan

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever suffered an ugly 89-72 loss to the Connecticut Sun on Monday night to fall to 3-10 on the season. Clark finished with only 10 points on 3-of-8 shooting in what was one of her worst games of her young WNBA career.

Clark got into some foul trouble and sat for a long time in the second half, which led to something you’re not used to hearing in the arena of an opposing team—fans started chanting “We want Caitlin!” with hopes that the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft could get back out on the court.

Here are those scenes:

Chants of “We want Caitlin” are starting to ring out here at Mohegan Sun Arena.

Clark hasn’t played since the middle of the third, when she picked up her fourth foul. pic.twitter.com/yU0HQDkh4H

— Chloe Peterson (@chloepeterson67) June 11, 2024

“We want Caitlin” chant has broken out at Mohegan Sun Arena. Clark was taken out at the 5-min mark in the third quarter. It is now 3 minutes in the 4th.

Sun lead 85-68 pic.twitter.com/h7elckqMM5

— Matthew Byrne (@MatthewByrne1) June 11, 2024

The Fever will be back in action Thursday night when they host the Atlanta Dream.

1 Jun 24 Jimm Sallivan

Sky’s Chennedy Carter Committed a Hard Off-Ball Foul on Caitlin Clark, and Fans are Heated

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was on the receiving end of a hard off-ball foul late in the third quarter of Saturday’s matchup against the Chicago Sky.

On a Fever inbounding play, the Sky’s Chennedy Carter bumped Clark to the floor and was assessed a common away-from-play foul, not a flagrant foul.

Chennedy Carter fouls Caitlin Clark on the inbound. Away-from-play foul called. pic.twitter.com/LodLF5oKMF
— Matthew Byrne (@MatthewByrne1) June 1, 2024

Clark appeared shaken up after the play, and when the quarter ended, she appealed to the refs for a harsher punishment for Carter. In an interview after the third quarter, Clark called Carter’s foul “not a basketball play.”

In the Fever’s loss to the Seattle Storm on Thursday, Clark had complained about the level of physicality in the league.

“I feel like I’m getting hammered,” Clark said.

WNBA fans weighed in on the hard foul:

Look how hyped Angel Reese is on the bench after Caitlin Clark takes a cheap shot 😭 pic.twitter.com/GyeG1Q6OhZ
— Emo Jimmy (@WheelerJaylen) June 1, 2024

The league got a bounty on Caitlin Clark pic.twitter.com/aY2qlA2SOb
— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) June 1, 2024

I’m starting to think some WNBA players don’t like Caitlin Clark very much
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) June 1, 2024

What is wrong with all of these WNBA players. They’ve turned into Draymond Green level maniacs out here. You could make a compilation at this point and it’s only ten games into Caitlin Clark’s career pic.twitter.com/QTzJ5DeMTW
— 🆁🆄🆂🆃🆈 (@PacersStatsMuse) June 1, 2024

WNBA players just body checking Caitlin Clark now
They’re gonna kill the golden goose
NFL protects QBs.
WNBA needs to protect stars pic.twitter.com/XpjSVGy1AA
— Jason McIntyre (@jasonrmcintyre) June 1, 2024

Teresa Weatherspoon is chatting with Chennedy Carter. Presumably about that play with Caitlin.
Clark described it as “not a basketball play” during her sideline interview.
I’m inclined to agree. I understand chirping goes on, but ball was nowhere around. Didn’t need that.
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) June 1, 2024

Despite Carter's foul, the Fever clinched its first home win of the season, beating the Sky 71–70. Clark finished with 11.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 6.0 assists, shooting 4-of-11 from the field and 2-of-9 from three.

In a postgame press conference, Carter refused to comment on her altercation with Clark.

“I ain’t answering no Caitlin Clark questions,” Carter told reporters.

31 May 24 Jimm Sallivan

Caitlin Clark Talks Smack, Gets Technical After Nailing Three-Pointer vs. Storm

There have been plenty of people making a run at Caitlin Clark during her rookie season in the WNBA, as defenses hone in on the Indiana Fever's star guard as the focal point of their defensive game plan.

Clark hasn't been one to back down from the competition, however, and after draining a big three-pointer against the Seattle Storm on Thursday night, she could be seen getting face-to-face with one of her opponents.

While walking back on defense after her deep three, Clark could be seen jawing back and forth with Storm's Victoria Vivians. The pair got up close and in each other's faces before Aliyah Boston swooped in and pulled her teammate out of the situation.

SPICY CAITLIN CLARK HAS ARRIVED 🌶️🚨
pic.twitter.com/FtZ8VaLYpL
— Women’s Hoops Network (@WomensHoops_USA) May 30, 2024

Clark didn't look too pleased with Vivians as she turned to head back down the court, and they appeared to bump shoulders before being separated.

Officials assessed Vivians and Clark with double technical fouls and play resumed shortly after. Thursday's incident marks the second technical of the season for Indiana's prized rookie, having picked up her first in a game against the Connecticut Sun on May 20.

2 Jun 24 Jimm Sallivan

Angel Reese Earns WNBA Fine for Not Speaking to Media After Fever Game

Saturday's Indiana Fever 71–70 win over the Chicago Sky caused quite a stir on and off the court.

Sky's Chennedy Carter fouled Fever star Caitlin Clark hard and was originally issued an away-from-ball foul, but it was later changed to a Flagrant 1 after WNBA review. After this hard foul, Sky rookie Angel Reese was seen applauding for her teammate. This on-court moment sparked some controversy on social media.

Reese did not speak to media after the game, and the league fined her $1,000 for failing to attend media sessions. Additionally, the Sky organization was find $5,000 for not making all players available for media.

In other Fever-Sky news, Chicago rookie Angel Reese has been fined $1,000 for failing to make herself available for interviews yesterday.
The Chicago Sky have also been fined $5,000 for not upholding media policies. pic.twitter.com/U1xTMzcrGb
— Chloe Peterson (@chloepeterson67) June 2, 2024

Fever coach Christie Sides was not happy with the foul, and she even posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, asking for something to be done about fouls like this.

Clark and Reese's names have been intertwined since the two faced each other in the NCAA tournament final in 2023 when Reese's LSU Tigers beat Clark's Iowa Hawkeyes. The two emphasize constantly how there isn't beef between them, but this moment on Saturday caused a social media frenzy regarding the two star rookies, making fans question what the relationship is between them.

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