Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas Issued Flagrant Foul, Suspended For One Game For Hitting Caitlin Clark in the Throat
During Wednesday night’s game in Indianapolis, Mercury player Alyssa Thomas was caught on film delivering a cheap shot to Caitlin Clark while she was on the ground fighting for the ball. The post Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas Issued Flagrant Foul, Suspended For One Game For Hitting Caitlin Clark in the Throat appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
TL;DR
- Phoenix Mercury player Alyssa Thomas received a flagrant foul and a one-game suspension for hitting Caitlin Clark in the throat.
- The incident occurred during a game in Indianapolis between the Fever and the Mercury.
- Video showed Thomas making contact with Clark's throat and kneeing her in the groin area while fighting for the ball.
- Initially, no foul was called on the play.
- The WNBA League Office reviewed the game and assigned the flagrant foul, citing a 'non-basketball act'.
- Thomas' suspension will be served on Saturday, June 27, when the Mercury play the Toronto Tempos.