Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham faced boos and a waving trans flag from the crowd during Friday night's game against the Portland Fire, which her team won 112-98. Cunningham contributed 13 points on 4-of-6 shooting, including three successful three-point attempts.
Throughout the game at Moda Center, fans reportedly waved a trans flag and booed Cunningham each time she touched the ball. Cunningham responded by making a three-point shot and acknowledging the crowd, a moment captured on video.
Cunningham has been vocal about her stance on transgender athletes participating in women's sports, stating that she believes men do not belong in women's sports. The games following her public comments have been in Seattle and Portland.
Despite the crowd's reaction, Cunningham finished the game with a +18 plus/minus rating. Her teammate Caitlin Clark led the team with a +23. The Fever secured their fifth consecutive victory with the win over the Fire.