US EditionSophie Cunningham on defending Caitlin Clark after brawl: Refs 'not protecting the star player of the WNBA'
MARION COUNTY, INDIANA, JUN 22 – Sophie Cunningham was ejected and fined after defending Caitlin Clark from repeated fouls amid criticism of referees for inadequate protection during a physical WNBA game.
- Sophie Cunningham was ejected from a game after a fight involving Caitlin Clark and Jacy Sheldon, stating that referees are not protecting Clark, the star player of the WNBA.
- Cunningham stated, 'I think the refs had a lot to do with that. It was a buildup for a couple of years now of them just not protecting the star player of the WNBA,' emphasizing her role in defending teammates.
- Marina Mabrey pushed Clark to the ground, leading to technical fouls for Clark, Mabrey, and other players, while Sheldon received a Flagrant 1 foul.
- Coach Rachid Meziane criticized Cunningham for her foul, describing it as 'completely stupid' and disrespectful while leading by double digits late in the game.
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