Stephanie White Draws Backlash After 32-Point Caitlin Clark Game as Fever Fall in Overtime
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Updated · Fox News · May 16
Stephanie White Draws Backlash After 32-Point Caitlin Clark Game as Fever Fall in Overtime
6 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 16
Stephanie White faced fan backlash after declining to single out Caitlin Clark’s late-game surge following Indiana’s overtime loss to Washington.
Clark scored 17 points in the fourth quarter, hit five 3-pointers in the period and buried a game-tying shot with 1.7 seconds left before finishing with 32 points and seven 3s.
White instead praised the Fever’s collective resilience and execution, saying the group made tough shots and needed to sustain that level more consistently.
The reaction spread across social media, where fans accused White of ignoring or downplaying Clark’s heroics despite the standout finish.
The dispute landed after a loss in which Clark still shot 10-for-28, turning a strong individual comeback into a debate over coaching tone rather than the game itself.
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