Stephanie White gets support from Fever players after boos in Indiana
Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White drew criticism from fans before Tuesday’s game, then was defended by Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham after the team beat New York.
Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White faced boos from some fans in Indiana before Tuesday night’s game against the New York Liberty, then received public backing from players after the team’s 106-92 victory. White also pushed back at her critics before tipoff.
Caitlin Clark defended White after the crowd reaction, while Sophie Cunningham also voiced support for the coach, according to reports from the arena. The comments came as the Fever prepared for one of their biggest regular-season matchups.
White addressed the criticism in strong terms before the game, saying she would stand by her players. CBS Sports reported that she told detractors to “go to hell.”
The Fever’s win over the Liberty added another chapter to a season in which the team has drawn heavy attention around Clark, White and the club’s on-court results.
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