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DiJonai Carrington of the Sky was ejected following a hard foul on Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham during Saturday's game. The incident occurred in the first quarter when Carrington made contact across the face and neck area of Cunningham.
Officials reviewed the play and assessed a Flagrant 2 foul, which resulted in an automatic ejection. The physical play immediately heightened tensions on the court between the two teams.
Cunningham remained in the game after being evaluated following the hard contact. Carrington's early departure left her team shorthanded for the remainder of the contest.
League discipline or further reviews regarding the sequence could potentially follow as standard procedure for Flagrant 2 fouls. Both squads had to adjust their strategies following the pivotal first-quarter ejection.
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