The WNBA referees have missed a pretty bad foul from Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas on Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark on Wednesday evening at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

During the first half of their latest matchup, Thomas got away with pressing her fist on Clark’s neck as the former tried to get the ball from the latter, who slipped to the floor during a drive. Thomas also stepped over Clark after the scramble for the loose ball.

Tensions have been brewing between these two teams after Monday’s battle resulted in multiple technical fouls following a dust-up between Caitlin Clark and DeWanna Bonner in the second half when they got tangled up in the paint while fighting for position.

The Fever eventually won 86-77, as Clark finished a game-high 24 points, three rebounds, and nine assists on 8-for-17 shooting from the field in 29 minutes of action. However, Clark slammed the officials during her postgame interview after receiving her fifth technical foul of the season for clapping.

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Alyssa Thomas’ cheap shot to Caitlin Clark sparks fan backlash

WNBA fans strongly believe that Alyssa Thomas got away with a dirty play against Caitlin Clark, and that the referees should be held accountable. If the refs had caught it, Thomas would’ve probably gotten a Flagrant 2 foul and an ejection.

“The refereeing is just out of control in the WNBA. If they’re not careful one of, and perhaps the best, of their superstars will get seriously hurt,” a fan chimed in on X.

“Alyssa Thomas is the dirtiest player in the WNBA. She should be in the UFC, not the WNBA,” another fan added.

“Very disappointed in the refs for not calling that intentional attempt to maim,” one fan added.

“If the league doesn’t look at this @wnba @CathyEngelbert and fine Thomas, there is no question CC should take her talents and run,” said another fan.

It’s easy to see why Clark has consistently sounded off on the WNBA referees when plays like that go uncalled. On the other hand, this is just completely unnecessary from Thomas.