Caitlin Clark fouling Angel Reese (Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images)
Chicago Sky star Angel Reese had an interesting post-game response to the foul she drew on Caitlin Clark during Saturday’s season opener against the Indiana Fever.
The WNBA treated fans by pitting Angel Reese and the Sky against her archrival, Caitlin Clark and the Fever in the season opener, a 93-58 Indiana victory. Sure enough, things got heated between the two sophomores in the third quarter.
As Reese tried to score an easy basket in the third quarter, she was fouled by Clark and fell to the ground. A furious Reese went over to confront Clark but was quickly restrained, while officials hit Indiana’s star with a flagrant foul.
Angel Reese was asked about the foul in her post-game press conference.
“Basketball play. Refs got it right. Move on,” Reese said, per The Athletic’s James Boyd.
Though the Sky were no contest for the Fever on Saturday, Reese had a strong individual performance with 12 points, 17 rebounds and one assist. Clark picked up where she left off from her historic rookie year, tallying a game-high 20 points, 10 assists and as many rebounds.
Angel Reese & Caitlin Clark Meet Again On June 7
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
Fans won’t have to wait long for the next chapter of the Clark-Reese rivalry, as the two teams are set to meet again in Chicago on June 7. That will be the second of five regular season meetings between the two clubs, so Saturday was merely an appetizer.
Angel Reese’s Mom Faces Major Backlash Over Controversial Caitlin Clark Comment
Angel Reese with her mom (Photo Via Instagram/@angelreese5)
The buzz around Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese has never really died down since their headline-grabbing NCAA championship showdown in 2023. Now, with both stars squaring off again this Saturday in the WNBA when the Indiana Fever take on the Chicago Sky, the rivalry has found fresh fuel- this time from off the court.
The latest flare-up started with a post from Angel Reese’s mother, Angel Webb Reese, who stirred the pot on social media just days before tipoff. Clark’s fans were already amped after nearly 15,000 packed the stands for a recent Indiana Fever preseason game. But Reese’s mom wasn’t impressed, and she made that clear in a pointed message on X, formerly Twitter.
Fan Reactions Spark Heated Debate
Caitlin Clark (Photo By Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
“Aww that certain fan base looking in the stands celebrating ‘attendance’ while others are looking up in the rafters celebrating championship banners,” Reese’s mom wrote. “We ain’t the same. Different year same haters. Have a great day.”
That post immediately set off a wave of heated responses. Fans didn’t hold back, calling out the tone and timing of the message.
“Mom is racist. No wonder her daughter acts the way she does,” one user replied.
Another said, “Angel Reese mom sucks big time.”
A third fan wrote, “Someone needs to tell Angel Reese’s momma that we are not the same…”
Reese’s mother hasn’t responded to the criticism, and her original post has since limited replies. But the comment clearly struck a nerve, injecting extra emotion into an already hyped matchup.
While both Clark and Reese have spoken respectfully about each other in public, their on-court battles are anything but calm. Their competitive fire draws in viewers and sparks fierce debate, both online and in the stands. The two young stars are reshaping the energy around the WNBA, and Saturday’s game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse promises another intense chapter.
Love it or hate it, this rivalry is lighting up conversations and filling seats like never before. Whether the buzz fuels the players or weighs them down is still uncertain, but one thing’s undeniable: the basketball world won’t be able to look away.
