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Courtside Fan Ejected at TD Garden, Caitlin Clark to Compete in All-Star 3-Point Contest

A fan wearing Clark’s No. 22 jersey was escorted out after Connecticut guard Saniya Rivers said he touched her

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) tries to get past Connecticut Sun guard Saniya Rivers (22)
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Overview

  • The ejection occurred during a second-quarter stoppage when a challenge on a foul by Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell prompted Rivers to report inappropriate contact
  • Video shared by IndyStar reporter Chloe Peterson shows security escorting the spectator up the stairs after officials reviewed the incident
  • Tuesday’s sellout at TD Garden highlighted rising tensions and enforcement challenges in matchups between the Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun
  • Clark will make her pro debut in the WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest in Indianapolis alongside top shooters including Sabrina Ionescu and Kelsey Plum
  • Despite Clark’s record-setting rookie pull, the Fever have struggled with defensive lapses and injuries, prompting tactical adjustments this season