On Wednesday night, Caitlin Clark faced another tough defensive challenge in the WNBA as the Indiana Fever hosted the Connecticut Sun. Despite the intense physicality, Clark continued to shine, breaking more records in her impressive rookie season.

However, it wasn’t without controversy. Clark was sent crashing to the court after a heavy body check from Connecticut center Alyssa Thomas. The foul was called as a common foul, leaving fans outraged and questioning why it wasn’t upgraded to a flagrant.

“That’s not basketball,” one fan wrote on X, while another commented, “Cheap shot leaning in with the shoulder.” The incident sparked a heated discussion about the fairness of the officiating and the physical play in the game.

Caitlin Clark tries to run past Alyssa ThomasThomas then brutally bodychecks Clark to the ground

Caitlin Clark tried to run past Alyssa Thomas – but found herself on the end of a bodycheck

Aside from the play that saw her left sprawled out on the court in Indiana, it was a successful night for Clark and the rest of her Fever teammates.

Aside from the foul, it was a very successful night for Clark - who is taking the league by storm

Aside from the foul, it was a very successful night for Clark – who is taking the league by storm

Clark lies on the court after the bodycheck by Connecticut Sun center Thomas

The No. 1 overall pick has made history in her rookie season, shattering the WNBA single-season record for three-pointers with her 86th make in the first quarter. Previously held by Rhyne Howard in 2022, this record now belongs to Caitlin Clark, who is making an undeniable impact in her debut year with the Indiana Fever.

Clark’s record-setting performance helped propel the Fever to a thrilling 84-80 victory, positioning them seventh in the WNBA standings with a 15-16 record.