VIDEO: Intense Altercation Broke Out Between Indiana & New York Just Minutes Into Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Home Debut

Scuffle breaks out between New York Liberty and Caitlin Clark’s Indiana FeverNew York Liberty and Indiana Fever (Photo via @WomensHoops_USA Twitter)
Tonight’s WNBA showdown between the Indiana Fever and New York Liberty came with plenty of hype for one obvious reason: It marked the first game for Caitlin Clark in front of the Fever crowd.

But something else noteworthy happened in the first quarter of the Liberty-Fever contest, and it had nothing to do with Caitlin Clark. As you can see in the video below, Indiana’s Aliyah Boston wasn’t happy with the way she was fouled on a shot attempt by Jonquel Jones.

That led to a brief scuffle between the two players, before their respective teammates stepped in to break it up. You may note that Jones appeared to tell Boston, “I’ll (expletive) you up.”

Boston went on to make both free throws, but the Liberty got the last laugh with a 102-66 blowout victory over the Fever on their home court. Caitlin Clark finished the day with nine points, seven rebounds and six assists.

The loss dropped Indiana to 0-2 on the young season. They also fell 92-71 to the Connecticut Sun in the season opener on Tuesday, with Clark tallying 20 points, three rebounds and two assists in her WNBA debut.

Caitlin Clark & Fever Will Try To Rebound On Saturday

This 0-2 start isn’t what Caitlin Clark and the Fever envisioned, but it’s obviously far too early for Indiana to panic with a long season ahead.

Fortunately, Clark and the Fever won’t have to wait long for the chance to avenge Thursday’s ugly blowout loss at home. Indiana will get a rematch against the Liberty when they visit the Big Apple this Saturday.

After finishing the home-and-home with New York, the Fever will return home for another showdown with the Sun on Monday. They will then hit the road for a three-game trek that begins against the Seattle Storm on Wednesday, followed by showdowns with the Los Angeles Sparks and Las Vegas Aces.

Social Media Is Loving The Stunning New Logo Redesign For Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever

Indiana Fever players react and look on during game.Indiana Fever (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Fans are absolutely loving a slick redesign of the logo for the WNBA’s Indiana Fever by a well-known sports graphic designer.

Emily Morgan has become a well-known social media personality over her incredible sports team logo redesigns. Morgan makes her own customized logos of various college and professional sports teams, and the latest piece for the Indiana Fever is among her best ones yet.

Check out Morgan’s video of how she resigned Indiana’s logo:

Morgan’s latest logo redesign was well-received by fans on social media:

The Indiana Fever haven’t changed their logo since the franchise’s inaugural WNBA season back in 2000. Obviously, there is no shortage of professional sports teams who choose to retain their initial logo without change, but the Fever may want to talk to at least reach out to Morgan about a new alternate logo design.

Indiana hasn’t made the postseason since 2016, when they finished 17-17 and fell to the Phoenix Mercury in the opening round. The hope is that the arrival of Caitlin Clark will lead to a turnaround for a franchise that also hasn’t won a playoff round since 2015.

A New Era Of Indiana Fever Basketball Begins Now

There is plenty of hype around the Fever entering their season opener against the Connecticut Sun tonight. That’s because it marks the debut of can’t-miss prospect Caitlin Clark, the first overall pick of the 2024 WNBA Draft.

Regarded as a generational prospect, Clark led the Iowa Hawkeyes to consecutive national championship game appearances in 2022 and 2023. The standout point guard is the highest-scorer in NCAA Division I history who won back-to-back AP Player of the Year, James E. Sullivan Award and Naismith College Player of the Year honors in both 2022 and 2023.

After her WNBA debut in Connecticut, Clark and the Fever will come home to welcome the New York Liberty in their home opener on Thursday.