Angel Reese Hits Caitlin Clark in the Head – Faces Flagrant Foul Charge
The rivalry between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark reached a boiling point as Reese committed a hard foul against Clark, striking her in the head during a tense game moment.
The incident occurred during the third quarter, with Clark’s Indiana Fever leading 63-62 over the Chicago Sky.
Clark was driving to the basket when Reese, in a bid to block the shot, swiped and hit her across the side of the head, causing Clark to fall hard onto the court.
Initially viewed as a tough play, the referees paused the game to review the footage. A different camera angle revealed the extent of the foul, prompting the officials to issue Reese a flagrant 1 foul. Despite the severity, she was not ejected from the game.
Immediately following the flagrant foul, Reese committed another personal foul against Clark on the Fever’s next possession, marking her fourth foul and leading to her temporary benching.
The altercation added fuel to an already intense rivalry between the Fever and the Sky, which had been building up in recent games.
This animosity intensified after Reese’s teammate Chennedy Carter previously delivered a contentious hit on Clark, an incident Reese supported by clapping and later declaring her willingness to embrace the villain role. Reese’s Joker-themed sneakers seemed to echo her provocative stance.
The game remained contentious, with tensions flaring outside of the flagrant foul. Earlier in the match, Clark’s teammates intervened after she was entangled with the Sky’s Dana Evans.
As the game heads toward a thrilling finish, fans can catch the dramatic conclusion live on CBS.
Angel Reese Hits Caitlin Clark in the Head – Faces Flagrant Foul Charge
