Angel Reese ejected from game for 'disrespecting official' after being fined amid Caitlin Clark rivalry

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: Angel Reese’s WNBA rookie season took another controversial twist when she was ejected after receiving back-to-back technical fouls. 

Amid her feud with Caitlin Clark, Chicago Sky forward Reese was ejected from the game on Monday, June 3 night after her emotions reached a boiling point during a heated fourth quarter against the New York Liberty. Reese argued a foul call, which led to a heated argument with one of the referees, which is how the incident started.

Angel Reese ejected from game

The Chicago Tribune first reported the WNBA’s decision. With less than three minutes left in the match versus the Liberty, there was a second technical. Reese scored 13 points in 24 minutes on 3-of-12 shooting from the field. She also contributed her first career block, ten rebounds, and an assist.

Head coach Teresa Weatherspoon and the rest of Reese's players were perplexed by her ejection. "I tried to get an explanation. I did not," Weatherspoon told ESPN. "I don't know to this moment what has happened."

Maj Forsberg, the lead official, told reporters after the game, Reese received technical fouls for "disrespectfully addressing" the official and then for "waving her hand in dismissal."

"She got two techs, she said something to the ref," Sky star Marina Mabrey said, before adding, "Whatever he felt like was the correct call is what he made. It's more about composure for us in our young years in the WNBA. You've got to get to know refs and how they respond to things."

The confrontation escalated as Reese was seen yelling and speaking aggressively with the referee. The situation quickly deteriorated when Reese shouted, "That's BS," prompting the official to issue consecutive technical fouls, culminating in her removal from the game.

Angel Reese trolled for her behavior 

Several social media users were disappointed with Angel Reese's behavior with the referee. On Facebook, one user wrote, "Such a dirty play." 

Another added, "Trying to be Caitlin Clark."

Another added, "It's a privilege to play at this level. It comes with responsibility. If she's not

willing to adjust her behavior as to not embarrass her team and the league, they should show her the door."

Another user wrote, "This young lady has anger issues!" A user wrote, "Nothing more disgusting than someone who thinks they're above it all because they kinda got talent."

One individual said, "It's all about getting recognized for being bad. Don't give her publicity!"

Another commented, "They need to do something about her she's out of control."

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