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WNBA Task Force Raises Week-One Fouls to 21.6

5/15/2026

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  • The WNBA officiating task force began enforcing rules, raising average fouls to 21.6 per team in week one of the 2026 season.
  • Monty McCutchen said foul counts are expected under the new enforcement.
  • Sue Blauch said the task force is applying new guidelines.
  • Bethany Donaphin described stricter enforcement as a working plan, though critics call the calls excessive.