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The competition between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese has sparked a world of sports and more debate.
A temper flapped between Reese and Clark after Feverguard committed a terrible foul ahead into the sky.
This was one of the big moments of Indiana's 93-58 blowout victory on Saturday.
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Chicago Sky Forward Angel Reese (5) responds to a terrible foul at Indiana Feverguard's Gainbridge Field House on May 17, 2025. (via Grace Smith/Indystar/USA Today network imaging images)
Both players downplayed the incident. Clark told ESPN's Holly Rowe after the third quarter that “nothing malicious” was behind the foul.
After the game, Reese described the foul as “basketball play.”
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“The Ref did that right. Go ahead,” Reese told reporters.
Coach Dawn Staley, who won three National Championships, placed emphasis on the rivalry between the two WNBA stars.
University of South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley celebrates his victory in the Albany area and progression to the Final Four after cutting the net at the MVP Arena in Albany, New York on March 31, 2024. (Tracy Glantz/The State/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
“I think it's great for our game,” Staley said. “It's a sport. Treat us like a sport. …It happens in all sports, soccer, basketball, soccer, and more.
Staley added that he believes the game officials made the correct call.
“I'm going to take the lead from Angel and Caitlin, that lead is what they said it was a foul. The authorities have done it right and we're moving on,” Staley said.
Kate Rinklark (22) and Angel Rees (5) of Indiana Fever at Chicago Sky during a match at Gainbridge Field House in Indianapolis on June 1, 2024. (Jeff Haynes/nbae via Getty Images)
“I think it attracts people.”
“I think there are new fans who haven't seen our game. I hope they look at the rest of the talent there is. The product is incredibly in demand. I played Caitlyn at last year's national championships.
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Staley also expressed excitement for the future Clark Reese match.
“I'm looking forward to seeing them play next time,” Staley said. “I get glued to the same extent as everyone else. I'm a fan.”
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