Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever secured a significant 108-88 victory over the New York Liberty on Saturday, clinching first place in the Eastern Conference. The game was marked by controversial officiating, including a technical foul called on Clark early in the first quarter and an uncalled contact incident later in the game involving Breanna Stewart.
Approximately 90 seconds into the game, Clark was assessed a technical foul for running into a screen set by Jonquel Jones. This call, which was not immediately explained by officials to Fever head coach Stephanie White, is Clark's sixth technical foul of the 2026 season. Under WNBA rules, accumulating two more technical fouls would result in an automatic one-game suspension and a $1,000 fine.
Later in the contest, during a defensive play near the basket, replays indicated that Breanna Stewart's hand made contact with the side of Clark's face. No foul was called on the play, and the incident did not undergo further review. The uncalled contact generated discussion on social media.
Despite these officiating events, the Fever rallied from an early 13-point deficit. Kelsey Mitchell led the offensive charge with 33 points, while Clark contributed 17 points and seven assists. The team's strong second-half performance allowed them to pull away for the 20-point win.
The victory improved the Fever's record to 16-10 for the season. The team is set to continue its schedule on Wednesday against the Connecticut Sun.