In a heated playoff game between the Connecticut Sun and the Indiana Fever, an incident involving Dijonai Carrington and Caitlin Clark has sparked controversy. Early in the first quarter, Carrington made contact with Clark, leaving her with a black eye. The collision, captured on video, has led to speculation about whether the hit was intentional.
🚨Video evidence suggests Dijonai Carrington may have intentionally hit Caitlin Clark early in the first quarter of the Sun v. Fever playoff game, resulting in a black eye.
— The Boston Post (@ABostonPost) September 23, 2024
No foul was called. The #WNBA needs to investigate immediately. Does this look unintentional to you? pic.twitter.com/ue2Sf03e9O
The video shows Carrington making a sharp move towards Clark, her arm seemingly connecting with Clark’s face. No foul was called during the game, leaving many to wonder if the officials missed an important moment.
Calls for the WNBA to investigate the incident have grown louder. Given the severity of the injury and the playoff context, many believe the league should take a closer look at the footage to determine if further action is necessary.
