2 MINUTES AGO: Fever Fans GO NUTS Over Caitlin Clark INJURY & DEMAND Referee FIRED After 0–5 Loss
The Indiana Fever’s winless start to the season hit a boiling point last night as Caitlin Clark took another hard hit in what fans are calling one of the most poorly officiated games in recent WNBA history. Following the team’s fifth straight loss, Fever fans erupted online, not only expressing concern over Clark’s repeated physical treatment — but calling for official league action against the referees.
The chant across social media is loud and clear: “Protect Caitlin Clark!”
Another Loss, Another Blow
The Fever’s latest defeat came in the form of a brutal 85–73 loss, pushing their record to a painful 0–5. But it wasn’t just the scoreboard that left fans furious. Late in the third quarter, Caitlin Clark appeared to be blindsided by a high screen that sent her crashing to the floor — again — while no foul was called.
Clark was slow to get up. Trainers briefly checked on her. She stayed in the game, but the replay was graphic and alarming, especially given the context: this wasn’t her first hit like this — not even her third this season.
And for fans, it was the final straw.
“You’re telling me we’re going to let her get knocked around game after game, and not a single ejection? Not even a tech?” one user posted on X.
“This league has a Caitlin Clark problem and it starts with the refs,” another said.
Fans Demand Accountability
It didn’t take long for #FireTheRef to start trending alongside #ProtectCaitlin. Many fans — both longtime WNBA supporters and newcomers following Clark’s rookie journey — began sharing slow-motion clips of the hit, comparing it to past no-calls, and demanding league intervention.
Some even called for suspensions and fines, not just for players who deliver the hits, but for officials who let them slide.
“She’s the biggest star the league has. She brings in ratings, attendance, sponsors — and you’re just going to let her get injured like this?” wrote one Fever season ticket holder.
For a league that has never had more national attention, this kind of spotlight is dangerous — and potentially damaging.
Coach & Team Reaction
Fever head coach Christie Sides was visibly frustrated postgame but chose her words carefully.
“We’re trying to keep her upright. We’re trying to protect her like we do all our players,” she said. “But there’s a level of physicality that’s gone unchecked, and that’s hard for us.”
Clark, when asked about the hit, stayed poised but pointed:
“It’s a physical league. I get that. But yeah — I get hit a lot. And I’d like to feel like it’s fair.”
A League Under Pressure
The WNBA is under immense scrutiny this season, in large part due to Clark’s arrival. Every game is televised, every foul magnified, every officiating error turned into a viral clip. The pressure is unprecedented.
And right now, the league isn’t handling it well.
While veteran players talk about “earning your calls” and “rookie treatment,” fans are seeing something else: dangerous negligence.
The Fever need wins. Clark needs space to play her game. But above all — she needs to be safe.
What Happens Now?
With a 0–5 record, mounting injuries, and growing public outrage, Indiana is at a crossroads — and so is the WNBA. If another non-call leads to a serious injury, the backlash could reach crisis levels.
The fans have spoken. They’re not just angry — they’re done watching their star get battered.
The question now is: Will the league listen before it’s too late?
