Stephanie White had a fiery defense of the Fever before facing the Liberty
INDIANAPOLIS — Days and days of discourse led to a breaking point for Stephanie White on Tuesday. During Saturday’s game against the Sky, Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was on the receiving end of a hard foul from Dijonai Carrington that led to the latter’s ejection. Since that moment, the discussion has been about anything but […]
On August 11, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White delivered a fiery defense of her team before facing the Minnesota Lynx. The controversy began during Saturday's game against the Sky, when Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was involved in a hard foul that led to Carrington's ejection. This incident sparked a barrage of criticism on social media, targeting White for not defending her player.
During her pregame press conference, White spoke for nearly two-and-a-half minutes, largely uninterrupted, addressing the online narratives and denouncing the hate prevalent in the conversations. She emphasized that her players' success, health, and safety were always her top priority. White also expressed her pride in her relationships with her players and expressed disappointment in those who questioned her support.
Despite the controversy, Fever team President Kelly Krauskopf released a statement expressing full support for White. The Fever have been playing well lately, with a 10-4 record over their last 14 games, placing them among the top teams in the league as the postseason approaches.
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