Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was issued a technical foul during Sunday's game against the Minnesota Lynx for swiping at Lynx forward Cecilia Zandalasini, hitting her in the face.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark found herself in hot water on Sunday afternoon, receiving a technical foul during the team's 81-74 victory over the Minnesota Lynx. The incident occurred in the third quarter as Clark, after forcing a turnover, was dribbling down the floor. Lynx forward Cecilia Zandalasini fouled Clark to halt her momentum, resulting in a tangle-up near half-court. As Clark attempted to free her hand, she swiped at Zandalasini, inadvertently striking her in the face.
Upon review, WNBA officials deemed Clark's action as a "hostile act," resulting in the technical foul. This marks the rookie's third technical foul this season, placing her just three away from a one-game suspension.
WNBA's Caitlin Clark Hit with Technical Foul for Hostile Act
Despite the setback, Clark managed to contribute 17 points and six assists to her team's win. However, she also committed six turnovers, setting a record for the most turnovers in a single season.
The Target Center witnessed an unexpected outpouring of support for Clark, with numerous fans donning Iowa T-shirts. Clark expressed gratitude for the enthusiastic crowd, acknowledging its impact on her performance.
WNBA's Caitlin Clark Hit with Technical Foul for Hostile Act
"They love women's basketball," Clark remarked. "The city supports women's basketball, obviously the history here and what the Lynx have been able to do. But yeah, I mean, I guess there's a little magic in here."
The Fever's victory lifted their record to 11-14 on the season, surpassing last season's total of 13 wins. Indiana currently sits seventh in the standings, just one game behind the Phoenix Mercury.
WNBA's Caitlin Clark Hit with Technical Foul for Hostile Act
Clark's technical foul serves as a reminder of the intense competition and physicality of the WNBA. Players must tread carefully to avoid costly penalties that could jeopardize their team's chances of success.
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