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A WNBA -Commissioner Cup -Matchup between Indiana fever and Connecticut Sun was Chippy until the third quarter when tension between the two teams cooked over.
Fever Star Caitlin Clark was protected by Sun Guard Jacy Sheldon. When Clark supported Sheldon down at the top of the key, Sheldon knocked Clark in his eye. Clark was upset with the move from Sheldon and pushed her away in Fury.
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Connecticut Sun Forward Olivia Nelson-Ododa (10) Fouls Indiana Fever Guard Caitlin Clark (22) in the first half of a WNBA basketball match in Indianapolis, Tuesday 17 June 2025. (Michael Conroy/AP Photo)
As Clark complained, Sun Guard Marina Mabrey came over and pushed Clark to the ground as she got her back turned. Fever and Sun players came to break up the three -fold.
Clark seemed to be fine as she went back to the bench and waited for the judges to decide their next course of action.
Sheldon’s common error was upgraded to an obvious error. The judges called offset technical about Clark and Sun veteran Tina Charles. Mabrey was also hit by a technical error and avoided draft.
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Connecticut Sun Guard Jacy Sheldon (4) and Indiana Fever Guard Caitlin Clark (22) express frustration on each other on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 during a game between Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Grace Smith/Indystar/USA Today via Imag images)
Clark and Sheldon had been aggressive with each other all night. Their rivalry goes back to their college days when Clark was with Iowa and Sheldon were in Ohio State.
The fever led 55-45 with 4:48 back in the game.
Clark was in the middle of her second game since her return from an injury. She turned on the lamp against New York Liberty over the weekend as she scored 32 points on 11-of-20 from the field. She made seven 3-points in the victory.
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever Guard Caitlin Clark (22) dribbles the ball while Connecticut Sun Guard Jacy Sheldon (4) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. (Trevor Ruszkowski/Imag images)
Indiana was able to return to 5-5 on the season with the victory. Connecticut went into Tuesday evening’s match with a 3-7 sitting against the bottom of the WNBA position.
