Caitlin Clark, Fever lament officiating in loss to Liberty

espn.comPublished: 5/25/2025

Summary

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever faced harsh officiating as the New York Liberty secured a thrilling 90-88 victory. Tight defensive strategies from Natasha Cloud played a key role in the win, with three close calls going against the Fever: a blocked shot by DeWanna Bonner, a foul on Sabrina Ionescu, and Caitlin Clark’s missed lay-in despite an assist. Indiana coach Stephanie White criticized the officiating system, calling it inconsistent and disrespectful. Both teams are eager to build momentum as they prepare for their upcoming matchups.