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Stephanie White’s “go to hell” rant preceded Fever win

8/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Stephanie White’s rant, in which she told critics to “go to hell,” preceded the Fever’s 106-92 victory over the New York Liberty.
The victory kept Indiana tied atop the Eastern Conference with a 20-12 record.
Forward DiJonai Carrington was ejected with a Flagrant-2 after fouling Sophie Cunningham, who left with a bloody mouth.
Sophie Cunningham received an ovation, hugged White, and said the locker room stays united.

History

Historical Context

The WNBA launched its inaugural 1997 season after NBA approval on April 24 1996, fielding eight teams and opening with the New York Liberty beating the Los Angeles Sparks 67-57 before 14,284 fans. Decades later, Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White’s heated rant and DiJonai Carrington’s Flagrant-2 ejection echo the league’s early growing-pain moments as the Fever chase a 20-12 record against the Liberty.

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Story summary

Stephanie White’s rant, in which she told critics to “go to hell,” preceded the Fever’s 106-92 victory over the New York Liberty.
The victory kept Indiana tied atop the Eastern Conference with a 20-12 record.
Forward DiJonai Carrington was ejected with a Flagrant-2 after fouling Sophie Cunningham, who left with a bloody mouth.
Sophie Cunningham received an ovation, hugged White, and said the locker room stays united.

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