WNBA Analytics

Media Dispute & Statement Evidence Map

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Officiating Incident

Official WNBA criteria distinguishing Flagrant Foul Penalty 1 vs Flagrant Foul Penalty 2 ejections as evaluated in the Carrington on Cunningham call.

Criteria Parameter	Flagrant Foul Penalty 1	Flagrant Foul Penalty 2
Legal Definition	Unnecessary contact committed by a player against an opponent.	Unnecessary and excessive contact committed by a player against an opponent.
Penalty Action	2 Free Throws + Possession to opponent. Player remains in game.	2 Free Throws + Possession to opponent + Automatic Ejection.
Officiating Review Factors	• Wind-up or follow-through severity • Impact potential • Non-basketball play	• Severe hard contact above shoulders • Intentional/reckless placement • High risk of opponent injury
Carrington Call Application	Sought by initial defensive challenge.	Upgraded upon instant replay assessment due to contact follow-through on Cunningham.

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