DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky faced ejection on Saturday following a Flagrant 2 foul on Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever. The incident occurred during the first quarter when Cunningham, who is white, attempted a fast-break layup. Carrington, who is Black, fouled her from behind, striking her in the head and neck, which resulted in Cunningham hitting the court as the shot went in.

After the foul, Cunningham quickly rose and confronted Carrington, pushing her while being restrained by a teammate. The officiating crew reviewed the play and determined that the foul warranted an upgrade to a Flagrant 2, citing windup, impact, and follow-through.

Later in the game, in the third quarter, Caitlin Clark, a star for the Fever, was assessed a technical foul after making contact with a referee while being forced out of bounds. This marked Clark's eighth technical foul of the season, leading to an automatic suspension for Indiana's next matchup.

Cunningham has emerged as a prominent figure in the league, frequently defending Clark against aggressive plays from opponents. Additionally, she recently made headlines for her controversial stance on barring transgender girls and women from competing in girls’ and women’s sports, which has sparked protests and rallies outside Fever games in cities like Seattle and Portland.