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Referee Explains Why Marina Mabrey Wasn't Ejected After Caitlin Clark Shove

Connecticut Sun guard Mabrey fouls Indiana Fever guard Clark in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. | Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun won't be exchanging pleasantries any time soon after a fiery matchup Tuesday night that featured endless scuffles, technical fouls and eventually, ejections.

Fans, broadcasters and even Fever coach Stephanie White ripped the officiating crew for only giving Marina Mabrey a technical and allowing her to stay in the game after she knocked Caitlin Clark to the ground during a dust up in the third quarter. The fracas started after Sun guard Jacy Sheldon's hand made contact with Clark's eye during play. Clark and Sheldon—who jawed at each other all night—exchanged quick shoves before Mabrey stepped in and Clark ended up on the floor.

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