Fever coach accused of snubbing Caitlin Clark with odd response after heroic fourth quarter
Caitlin Clark hit five 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, including a game-tying shot, to help the Indiana Fever force overtime against the Washington Mystics. Despite her standout performance, head coach Stephanie White credited the entire team's resilience rather than singling out Clark. The Fever ultimately lost in overtime, and White's comments sparked criticism for not acknowledging Clark's individual impact.
- ▪Caitlin Clark made five 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, including a game-tying shot with 1.7 seconds left.
- ▪The Indiana Fever lost the game in overtime despite Clark's strong performance.
- ▪Coach Stephanie White praised the team's collective resilience and did not specifically highlight Clark's contributions.
- ▪Fans and media criticized White for not acknowledging Clark's individual heroics after the game.
- ▪Clark had struggled from beyond the arc earlier in the season, making her late-game shooting surge particularly notable.
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OutKick Fever coach accused of snubbing Caitlin Clark with odd response after heroic fourth quarter Stephanie White credited the 'whole group' for showing resilience rather than singling out Clark By Zach Dean OutKick Published May 16, 2026 11:16am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Is Caitlin Clark wearing a target on her back as she rises to stardom? | The Facility LeSean McCoy reacts to the Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun game, including the hard foul on Caitlin Clark and the scuffle that followed. Shady weighs in on whether Clark is being targeted as her star continues to rise in the WNBA.
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