Caitlin Clark lying on the floor after foul by Chennedy CarterChennedy Carter and Caitlin Clark (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)


The WNBA has upgraded Chennedy Carter’s foul on Caitlin Clark to a flagrant-1 this Sunday following a review of the play.

Carter hit Clark with a body check during the third quarter of Saturday’s clash between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever, drawing much criticism.

The referees determined it was an away-from-the-ball foul and didn’t review the play on the court, but the league has since decided on it, according to the Associated Press.

Carter refused to answer questions about Clark or the foul while speaking to reporters after the game. “I ain’t answering no Caitlin Clark questions,” she remarked after a question from the media.

“I wasn’t expecting it,” Clark said of the play. “It is what it is. It’s a physical game. Go make the free throw and execute on offense, and I feel like that’s kind of what we did.”

Chennedy Carter Escapes A Fine/Suspension

The WNBA can reclassify a flagrant foul or upgrade a foul to a flagrant one that doesn’t get called during the game. The league can also punish a player by imposing a fine or suspension.

They’ve done neither in the case of Chennedy Carter, however.

“Yeah, that’s just not a basketball play,” Clark also told ESPN (H/T the New York Times). “But you know I’ve gotta play through it, that’s what basketball is about at this level. I thought we’ve been really physical, we’ve missed some bunnies around the rim, so hopefully those fall in the fourth.”

Players accumulate points for flagrant fouls during the regular season, and a certain number of them can lead to suspension. It appears Carter is safe for the time being.

PHOTOS: Chennedy Carter Goes Off On Caitlin Clark In Social Media Rant After Getting Away With Cheap Shot On Her During Chicago-Indiana Game

Chennedy Carter Goes Off On Caitlin Clark In Social Media Rant After Getting Away With Cheap Shot On Her During Chicago-Indiana GameChennedy Carter (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Chennedy Carter continued her feud with Caitlin Clark by ripping the Indiana Fever star on social media following Saturday’s game at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Things got testy between Chennedy Carter and Caitlin Clark during the Fever’s home game against the Chicago Sky. After some chirping between the two stars, Carter delivered an unnecessary cheap shot on Clark late in the third quarter:

The officials initially called a foul on Carter, but the WNBA reviewed the play and later assessed a flagrant 1 foul to the 25-year-old. After the game, Carter also told reporters she wasn’t answering questions about Clark.

Instead, Chennedy Carter decided to wait until she logged onto social media to continue chirping the Fever superstar. On Instagram, Carter wrote, “beside three point shooting what does she bring to the table man” with a laughing emoji.

Fans also noticed Angel Reese cheering from the sidelines following Carter’s cheap shot on Clark. Referencing Reese, Carter wrote on another thread, “my dawg fasho , got all my teammates.”


 

Tell us how you really feel about Caitlin Clark, Chennedy.

Regardless, Clark and the Fever got the last laugh by holding on for a tight 71-70 victory. That marked the end of Indiana’s three-game losing streak, as well as their first home win of the season.

Chennedy Carter & Chicago Will Meet Indiana Three More Times

For those entertained by the Chicago-Indiana rivalry, there’s good news: These two teams still play three more times over the remainder of the regular season.

Fans won’t have to wait too long for the next meeting, as the Fever will again host the Sky on June 16 at 12:00 p.m. EST. Clark and the Fever will visit the Sky for the first time one week later on June 23 (6:00 p.m. EST) in a game that will be featured on NBA TV.

Their fourth and final regular season meeting will run on Aug. 30 in Windy City.