Following a physical altercation in a WNBA game involving Caitlin Clark, former Iowa coach Lisa Bluder advocates for stricter officiating to curb excessive physicality. Bluder believes calling more fouls would encourage players to adjust their play and reduce such incidents. The incident saw Clark involved in multiple confrontations, resulting in technical and flagrant fouls for several players. Fever coach Stephanie White criticized the officials for not controlling the game's physicality, contributing to the escalating tensions.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.