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Chennedy Carter’s foul on Caitlin Clark improved by the WNBA

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Chennedy Carter’s foul on Caitlin Clark improved by the WNBA

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA on Sunday classified Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter’s foul against Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark as a flagrant violation 1 after reviewing the play.

Carter gave a shoulder shot to Clark before an inbounds pass during the third quarter of Saturday’s 71-70 victory by the Fever. The officials called it a foul away from the ball and did not review the play. At the time, it was considered a common foul.

“I didn’t expect it,” Clark said after the game. “It’s what it is. It’s a physical game. Go make the free throw and execute on offense, and I feel like that’s kind of what we did.

Carter did not respond to questions about Clark or the postgame play.

The league fined Sky forward Angel Reese $1,000 for not making herself available to the media after Saturday’s game. The WNBA also fined Chicago $5,000 for failing to ensure all players followed the league’s media policies.

The league office may reclassify a flagrant foul or change a foul to flagrant that is not called during the game. Additionally, the league can fine or suspend a player for a flagrant foul. The WNBA didn’t do anything to Carter either.

  • INDIANAPOLIS, IN – JUNE 01: Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter (7) is whistled for a flagrant foul for knocking down Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) on June 1, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis , Indiana. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
  • INDIANAPOLIS, IN – JUNE 01: Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) is supported by the bench and coach Christie Sides after falling to the ground after being fouled by the Chicago Sky on 1st June 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. . (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
  • INDIANAPOLIS, IN – JUNE 01: Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) is supported by the bench and coach Christie Sides after falling to the ground after being fouled by the Chicago Sky on 1st June 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. . (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
  • INDIANAPOLIS, IN – JUNE 01: Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) speaks to a referee after being brought down by Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter (7) (not pictured) on June 1, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Players accrue points for flagrant fouls during the regular season and are suspended if they reach a certain number.

Indiana coach Christie Sides praised Clark in her postgame interview Saturday for maintaining her composure throughout the physical play she has faced this season.

“We’re just going to continue to send these assets to the league and these games, and hopefully they’ll start to, you know, take a better look at some of the things that we’re seeing happening, or that we think are happening,” says- She. “I’m just happier that Caitlin handled the situation the way she did. You know, it’s tough to keep getting hammered like she does and not get rewarded with free throws or fouls. She continued to fight through it. I appreciate that of him. Really, really proud of her for doing this.

Clark finished with 11 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Reese had eight points and 13 rebounds.

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