- Caitlin Clark scored a team-high 32 points, leading the Fever to a 105-95 victory over the Storm.
- The ownership group issued an apology after minority owner Celeste Keaton reportedly confronted two teenaged fans supporting Sophie Cunningham during a game at Climate Pledge Arena.
- Ginny Gilder, the majority owner, stated, “We apologize that this happened. Everyone who attends a Storm game deserves to feel welcome, and we remain committed to creating an inclusive environment where every fan is treated with respect.”
- Sophie Cunningham has become a lightning rod in the league following her comments about transgender athletes in women’s and girls sports, stating, “I want to protect young girls in a locker room.”
- Cunningham reiterated her stance, saying, “I said what I said. I think it’s kind of common sense,” and emphasized the importance of protecting children.
- During the game, a fan held a sign reading “NO HATE IN THE UNITED STATES,” sitting near the two fans confronted by Keaton.
- Sonia Raman, the Storm coach, emphasized the importance of creating a welcoming environment, stating, “We always want to be an area where people feel welcome coming into this building.”
Caitlin Clark led the Indiana Fever with 32 points in a decisive 105-95 win over the Seattle Storm, marking the Fever's fourth consecutive victory. The game was overshadowed by controversy as Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton confronted fans supporting Sophie Cunningham, who has been vocal about her views on transgender athletes in women's sports.124
Keaton's actions drew criticism, prompting a statement from majority owner Ginny Gilder, who said, “We apologize that this happened. Everyone who attends a Storm game deserves to feel welcome, and we remain committed to creating an inclusive environment where every fan is treated with respect.”3
Cunningham, who has become a polarizing figure in the league, stated, “I want to protect young girls in a locker room,” emphasizing her stance on the issue. During the game, a fan displayed a sign reading “NO HATE IN THE UNITED STATES,” highlighting the ongoing debate surrounding inclusivity in sports.6
Storm coach Sonia Raman reiterated the team's commitment to a welcoming atmosphere, stating, “We always want to be an area where people feel welcome coming into this building.” Despite the controversy, Clark's performance shone brightly, although both she and Cunningham were unavailable for postgame comments.7
“Following the game, Storm majority owner Ginny Gilder issued an apology, emphasizing the need for a welcoming environment for all fans. Meanwhile, Sophie Cunningham, a controversial figure in the league, reiterated her stance on protecting young girls in sports, stating, 'I think it’s really important to protect children.'”
