Chicago Sky guard-forward DiJonai Carrington was ejected Saturday after delivering a hard foul on Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham during their WNBA matchup at the United Center.
The incident unfolded when Carrington committed what officials ruled a Flagrant 2 foul on Cunningham. The contact immediately escalated into a heated on-court confrontation between the two players. Video of the sequence quickly spread across social media, showing the physical foul followed by the players getting into each other’s faces before officials and teammates intervened.
Carrington was assessed the Flagrant 2 and automatically ejected from the game. A Flagrant 2 foul is defined as unnecessary and excessive contact and carries an automatic dismissal. Cunningham, known for her tough, physical style and willingness to defend teammates, remained in the contest after the exchange.
The moment added another layer of intensity to an already competitive Fever-Sky matchup. Indiana entered the game with a stronger record while Chicago looked to generate energy at home on national television. Physical play has been a recurring theme in recent WNBA contests, and this sequence fit the pattern of hard fouls drawing strong reactions from players and fans.
Cunningham has built a reputation as one of the league’s more vocal and physical role players, frequently involved in high-emotion moments while protecting teammates. Carrington, a versatile defender and athlete for the Sky, has also shown a willingness to play with edge. The combination produced a flashpoint that referees immediately addressed by removing Carrington.
As of the ejection, the game continued with both teams adjusting lineups. The league will review the play further, as is standard with Flagrant 2 fouls, and additional discipline remains possible. Fans and analysts continue circulating the clip, debating the severity of the contact and the intensity of the ensuing argument.
The incident serves as another reminder of the physical nature of WNBA basketball this season, where hard fouls and emotional responses remain part of the fabric of many matchups.