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Fever’s 88-71 Win Over Sun Sets Up Cup Final, Draws League Fines

Following the Fever’s 88-71 win over the Sun, league officials upgraded a foul to Flagrant 2, issued fines, handed down no suspensions.

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Sophie Cunningham #8 and Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever cheer from the bench against the Chicago Sky at the United Center on June 07, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

Overview

  • Indiana secured its spot in the Commissioner’s Cup championship on July 1 in Minneapolis by defeating Connecticut 88-71 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 17.
  • Caitlin Clark and Jacy Sheldon reignited their Big Ten rivalry with a series of heated exchanges, including an eye poke by Sheldon and a shove by Clark.
  • Two major altercations produced six technicals, two flagrant fouls and three ejections when Sophie Cunningham, Jacy Sheldon and Lindsay Allen were tossed in the final minute.
  • Marina Mabrey’s technical on Clark was upgraded to a Flagrant 2 upon review, and both she and Cunningham face fines even though no players were suspended.
  • Coach Stephanie White and players sharply criticized officiating for failing to control the game, sparking renewed debate over enforcement standards and player safety in the WNBA.