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Three Players Ejected in Sun-Sky Scuffle; Coach Marsh Blames Officiating

Chicago’s depleted roster was further tested by a 10-minute shutdown triggered by disputed officiating in a 71-62 defeat

Sun guard Bria Hartley (14) and Chicago Sky guard Rebecca Allen (9) draw technical fouls and ejections from the game during the first half at Mohegan Sun Arena
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Overview

  • A second-quarter rebound scramble between Bria Hartley and Rebecca Allen escalated when Allen shoved Hartley, prompting Ariel Atkins to intervene and make contact with a referee.
  • Crew chief Angelia Suffern ejected Hartley, Allen, and Atkins, halting play for roughly 10 minutes under WNBA rules.
  • Sky coach Tyler Marsh criticized the officiating for missed calls and lack of early-game control as a driver of the scuffle.
  • With Angel Reese sidelined by a back injury and Courtney Vandersloot out with an ACL tear, the ejections left Chicago with just eight players for the remainder of the game.
  • Connecticut held on for a 71-62 win led by Leila Lacan’s 17 points, while sidelined Angel Reese voiced support for Atkins on social media.