Watch: Refs Overlook Obvious Foul on Caitlin Clark, Igniting Immediate Outrage Among Fans
During a WNBA game against the Washington Mystics, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was involved in a controversial incident where she was clearly fouled by Mystics center Stefanie Dolson but no foul was called by the referees. The incident, captured in a video clip, showed Clark getting hit across the arm while attempting a layup, leading to her disbelief and the outcry from fans and commentators. Despite the missed call, the Fever won the game 88-81. This event sparked significant social media debate and frustration, highlighting ongoing discussions about the treatment of Clark in the league, seen by many as a key figure capable of boosting the WNBA’s popularity due to her playing skills and marketability.
Caitlin Clark fans were disgusted after referees missed a blatant foul on the Indiana Fever guard during Wednesday’s game against the Washington Mystics.
A video clip showed Clark getting smacked across the arm by Mystics center Stefanie Dolson as she went in for a layup.
The WNBA rookie sensation reacted with disbelief, saying, “Are you kidding me?”
She can be heard saying the slap was a foul.
Caitlin Clark got hit across the arm and no foul was called 🤔 pic.twitter.com/AEHxkQwrJo
— WNBA Got Game (@wnbagotgame) June 20, 2024
Cory Woodroof of USA Today’s For the Win said the referees “missed a blatant foul.”
“Clark taking hard fouls has been a talking point of the WNBA season, but this block from Mystics center Stefanie Dolson clearly smacked Clark’s arm as she was going up for the basket,” he wrote.
“Rather than rule it a foul, the referees held the whistle and let the game continue.”
“It’s going to continue to be a focal point this season for how teams are playing Clark and if it crosses a line into foul territory, but this seems like it was an obvious call the referees just missed,” Woodroof said.
Although the Fever won the game 88-81, the missed call ignited a social media uproar.
“How does she not get even these obvious foul calls???” one person asked on X.
Caitlin Clark is indeed the Steph Curry on #WNBA
How does she not get even these obvious foul calls???#FeverRising pic.twitter.com/NLFKwL6GJh
— Ashwin (@Sudharsan_ak) June 20, 2024
How is this not a foul on Caitlin Clark?pic.twitter.com/SCHsVOUoeV
— 30 (@Stephdisciple) June 20, 2024
How is this not a foul for Caitlin Clark???#WNBA #FeverRising pic.twitter.com/gaLzw5OzMv
— Ashwin (@Sudharsan_ak) June 20, 2024
she smacked the hell out of her arm its a foul lmao
— ≷ (@r4c00ni3) June 20, 2024
I think you mean was she fouled – yes, hacked across the arm. Mr Magoo could make that call
— MEL711 (@MEL18451) June 20, 2024
One user asked, “Where’s that special whistle …” Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese claimed referees use to give Clark favorable treatment.
In response, another person observed that Clark “gets fouled so much off-ball and refs let it happen.”
CC gets a bad whistle if any. She gets fouled so much off-ball and refs let it happen
— Ashwin (@Sudharsan_ak) June 20, 2024
The WNBA needs to wake up and understand that Clark is a rainmaker whose undisputed star power has catapulted the heretofore lackluster sports league.
Thanks to the former Iowa star, TV ratings of WNBA games have skyrocketed, along with ticket sales and merchandise purchases.
The league doesn’t have to treat the NCAA scoring champ with kid gloves, but it should at least make sure she’s treated fairly.
If Clark gets injured by jealous haters and is sidelined, the league will once again sink back into obscurity.
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