Caitlin Clark continued to show out in her rookie season, notching 19 points in a win over the Dream on Monday. That said, she received some criticism from WNBA fans after a hard foul on one of her opponents.

During the third quarter of action, Clark was seen taking a swipe at the basketball as guard Jordin Canada attempted a fast break layup. She missed the ball completely, instead making contact with the Dream guard’s head and face.

Canada made her two-point shot, then got an extra attempt from the free throw line on the “And-1” attempt. Caitlin Clark was received a personal foul on the play, but some didn’t view that punishment as harsh enough.

Taking it a step further, some called WNBA referees out for a bias against fellow rookie Angel Reese, who was involved in a similar play earlier in the season.

In that instance, which saw Reese swipe at Clark’s head on a layup attempt, the Chicago Sky forward was given a flagrant foul.

Despite the outcomes, the two plays don’t look all that different!

In Angel Reese’s case, the play was reviewed and later upgraded to a flagrant due to “unnecessary and excessive contact.”

Caitlin Clark only got a common foul. Apparently, it wasn’t excessive enough!

Former WNBA player Val Whiting commented on the play via the X platform (formerly Twitter), joking about the plays on social media.Didn’t Angel Reese get on CNN for this “aSsAuLt”? Just kidding yall. I couldn’t resist. I’m immature and will grow up soon. But not today…

Reese’s foul on Clark did hit mainstream media outlets, one of which included CNN. The network’s analysis of the block attempt infuriated a number of the sport’s viewers.

Reese simply called the foul a “basketball play,” disagreeing with the flagrant tag.

After seeing Caitlin Clark’s most recent swipe, she might have a point!