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WNBA foul calls surge; Reese stars, Thomas suspended

6/28/2026

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  • WNBA officials raised average foul calls to 41.8 per game this season, up from 32.4 last season.
  • Atlanta Dream lost 78-75 to Golden State Valkyries on Friday as Angel Reese posted 15 points, 12 rebounds and four personal fouls.
  • Smesko said Reese is not receiving the respect she deserves from referees.
  • Alyssa Thomas received a one-game suspension after a flagrant foul 2 in a controversial play involving Caitlin Clark.