Caitlin Clark ignites fiery on-court showdown with Jacy Sheldon and Marina Mabrey during Indiana Fever clash with Connecticut Sun in Indianapolis

Caitlin Clark just can’t seem to get through a WNBA game without some sort of drama — and Tuesday night’s matchup against the Connecticut Sun was no different.

Emotions were high, tempers flared, and once again, Clark found herself in the middle of multiple intense run-ins.

Things Got Testy Early Between Clark and Sheldon

From the start, Clark and Connecticut’s Jacy Sheldon were locked in a tough back-and-forth, guarding each other tightly during the Commissioner’s Cup showdown.

The tension first boiled over in the second quarter when Clark appeared frustrated by Sheldon’s physical defense.

The two exchanged heated words, with Clark allegedly shouting, “I can do whatever the f** I want to do!”* before pushing Sheldon away.

That moment sparked a whole series of confrontations throughout the night.

Mabrey Steps In, Then Escalates

As Clark turned to walk away after the initial shove, Marina Mabrey—Sheldon’s teammate—stepped in and bumped Clark, but no technical fouls were called on that play. However, the drama didn’t stop there.

In the second half, things really erupted. Clark, seemingly poked in the eye by Sheldon, shoved her again.

This time, Mabrey came charging in and pushed Clark to the floor.

The Fever bench rushed to help, with Lexie Hull stepping up for her teammate.

Technical Fouls Start Flying

That scuffle finally caught the refs’ attention. Technical fouls were handed out like candy — one each to Clark and Sun veteran Tina Charles, plus another for Mabrey. Oddly, Sheldon avoided any personal fouls despite being at the center of both flashpoints. The officials did eventually hit her with a flagrant foul for the eye poke.

Later in the game, Sophie Cunningham of the Fever got ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul on Sheldon.

In that same tense final minute, Sheldon picked up her own technical and was thrown out.

Connecticut’s Lindsay Allen also got tossed after bumping Cunningham during the chaos.

Clark Gets the Last Word on the Court

Despite all the aggression thrown her way, Clark wasn’t rattled.

In the fourth quarter, she drained a deep three-pointer right in Sheldon’s face — then let the Sun bench know about it.

It was a moment of sweet revenge for the young star.

Clark and Charles each ended the game with 20 points, tying for the night’s highest scorer.

Sheldon, on the other hand, was limited to just two points as the Indiana Fever walked away with an 88-71 win.

Physical Play Continues to Target Clark

This game adds to a growing list of incidents where opposing teams have gone after Clark physically.

She’s quickly become one of the most marked players in the league — both for her talent and her spotlight.

Just last month, during the WNBA’s opening weekend, Clark had another heated encounter, this time with Chicago Sky star Angel Reese.

Clark knocked Reese down after a tough rebound, which led to both benches needing to intervene.

Previous Feud with Angel Reese Resurfaces

That incident with Reese drew widespread attention, especially when emotions nearly boiled over at the end of the third quarter.

Reese had to be held back after falling, clearly frustrated, while Clark simply turned and walked away.

Following that drama, the WNBA launched an investigation into alleged racist fan behavior during the game.

The league found no wrongdoing on the part of Indiana fans, but the situation added another layer to the conversation surrounding Clark’s rookie season.

Clark and Reese Both Address the Fallout

After the league’s investigation wrapped, both players tried to cool things down.

Clark emphasized respect and inclusivity, saying, “There’s no place for that in our game, there’s no place for that in society.”

She stressed that both fans and players should feel safe and supported.

Reese also spoke out, expressing gratitude for the support she received across the WNBA.

“If it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone,” she said, pointing to the league’s response as a positive.

Clark’s Rookie Season: Big Numbers, Big Drama

As Caitlin Clark continues to make her mark in the league, it’s clear she’s not just facing high expectations — she’s also drawing plenty of heat from competitors.

Whether it’s tough defense, harsh words, or full-on physical confrontations, she’s had to handle it all.

But based on how she keeps responding — with threes, poise, and leadership — she’s showing she can take the hits and keep shining.