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Caitlin Clark’s Fever Teammate Doesn’t Hold Back on WNBA Referees

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Rodney Knuppel | Last updated May 24, 2025 5:59 PM ET

Saturday afternoon brought another thrilling WNBA matchup as the New York Liberty visited the Indiana Fever. The game was tight and intense, coming down to the final seconds in Indianapolis.

While the defending champion Liberty pulled off a 90-88 win, the game didn’t end without controversy. Officiating played a big role late in the game, with several calls sparking frustration from the Fever.

After the game, Moreau Sports Media highlighted the Fever’s reaction, quoting Aliyah Boston: "We don't really have a choice. They're going to call what they're going to call...we just have to finish through contact."

Aliyah Boston on refs

"We don't really have a choice. They're going to call what they're going to call...we just have to finish through contact."
— Moreau Sports Media Prod Co. (@MoreauSportsCo) May 24, 2025

Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files also reported on the postgame tension: "Fever are furious postgame. No call on Bonner, then they called Hull for a foul. Then, Clark thought she was fouled by Cloud on the final possession."

Fever are furious postgame. No call on Bonner, then they called Hull for a foul. Then, Clark thought she was fouled by Cloud on the final possession. They just want consistency.

Liberty escape 90-88. Boston had 27/13, Clark with 18/5/10. Jonquel Jones with 26/12.
— Scott Agness (@ScottAgness) May 24, 2025

The critical sequence came with just two seconds left, when Lexie Hull was whistled for a foul on Sabrina Ionescu, who went to the line and sank both free throws. On Indiana’s final possession, Caitlin Clark had the ball, but it was ruled a clean steal by Natasha Cloud, ending the game.

Boston had a monster game for Indiana, leading all scorers with 27 points and pulling down 13 rebounds. Clark played 37 minutes, finishing with 18 points, 10 assists and five rebounds. For the Liberty, Jonquel Jones posted 26 points and 12 rebounds, while Ionescu added 23 points.

The loss dropped Indiana to 2-2 on the season, while New York improved to 3-0.

Next up, the Liberty return home to host the Golden State Valkyries on Tuesday. The Fever will hit the road to face the Washington Mystics on Wednesday.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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