Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve expressed frustration with the referees after losing the WNBA championship in overtime to the New York Liberty, with the decisive foul call in the last seconds of regulation being a key point of contention. Reeve felt that the foul on her player, Alanna Smith, was questionable, allowing the Liberty to tie the game and eventually win in overtime. In response, Liberty coach Sheryl Brondello joked that she found the officiating to be fair and emphasized the hard-fought nature of the game. Brondello had previously called for fair officiating after Game 4, criticizing the lack of fouls called in favor of her team. Social media also noted Brondello instructing her team to embellish fouls in the final moments of the game. This controversy over officiating is not uncommon in sports, with examples like the 2020 Super Bowl also being subject to scrutiny over referee decisions. Despite Reeve’s frustration, the Liberty ultimately emerged victorious in a closely contested championship matchup.
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Coach of the Minnesota Lynx claims WNBA championship was unfairly taken due to controversial foul call in New York Liberty game.
