‘It’s ridiculous’: Caitlin Clark blatantly calls out refs after Fever loss

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‘It’s ridiculous’: Caitlin Clark blatantly calls out refs after Fever loss

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Paolo Songco | Last updated Jul 16, 2026 9:58 AM ET

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever suffered a tough loss on Wednesday night. They returned home to Gainbridge Fieldhouse following a four-game road trip only to suffer defeat at the hands of the visiting Golden State Valkyries, 88-75.

Clark was still on a minutes limit in this one as she continues to work her way back from a back injury. She finished with 13 points on 4-of-14 shooting, three rebounds, six assists, a steal, one block and a three-pointer in 26 minutes on the court.

It was a concerted effort for Golden State, which had six players score in double figures. Gabby Williams led the way with a team-high 16 points.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts in the first half against the Phoenix Mercury.

Caitlin Clark unhappy with refs after Indiana Fever loss

Clark did not hold back in her postgame press conference. When asked about a specific incident in the second quarter when she got kneed to the quad by Valkyries center Kiah Stokes, she expressed her disappointment. Clark was incensed that the referees did not call a foul on the play.

“That hurt,” said the Fever superstar. “The ref can’t miss that. And then I have to play with a contusion in my leg the rest of the game. It’s ridiculous. Can’t miss calls like that.

“… She said I initiated the contact, which is fine. You can’t knee me in the leg, knock me over.”

I’m not saying she didn’t lol why do yall get so upset about this girl ? I didn’t say she didn’t “run into it” I just showed she did actually take a knee to the quad. Here’s a video since you lied about the picture lol pic.twitter.com/uSjefg36jx

— Lew Sid (@LewSidRaps) July 16, 2026

It remains to be seen if Clark’s criticism falls within the WNBA’s threshold in terms of calling out game officials. If it doesn’t, then the 24-year-old could face another fine from the league.

The Fever dropped to 14-10 after Wednesday’s loss, and are now sixth in the standings. They have a back-to-back set coming up on Friday and Saturday against the Seattle Seahawks and the New York Liberty, respectively.

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