Caitlin Clark Roasted the Funny Face She Made During Scuffle With Atlanta Dream
During a heated WNBA matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Atlanta Dream, rookie sensation Caitlin Clark found herself in the middle of a physical scuffle—but it wasn’t the altercation that had fans talking. Instead, it was a hilarious facial expression she made in the moment that quickly went viral across social media. Now, Clark herself is joining in on the fun.
The incident occurred during the third quarter, when tensions flared between players following a hard foul. As teammates rushed in to separate those involved, cameras caught Clark recoiling with a wide-eyed, exaggerated expression of shock and confusion. Within minutes, fans had turned the image into memes, gifs, and viral tweets, dubbing it the “Caitlin Cringe Face.”
Far from being embarrassed, Clark embraced the internet’s playful jabs. After the game, she took to Instagram Stories to share one of the memes, writing, “I mean… this face?? 😂” She later told reporters, “I’ve seen the face. I honestly had no idea I made it in the moment, but looking back—it’s pretty funny. I guess that’s what happens when you’re in the middle of the chaos.”
Clark, who’s known for her competitive fire and confident play, has also shown she doesn’t take herself too seriously off the court. Her reaction to the meme storm has only endeared her more to fans, who appreciate her sense of humor and self-awareness.
“I’m just glad people are having fun with it,” she added. “If I made someone laugh, then it’s a win—even if my face looks ridiculous.”
While the Fever went on to lose a close game to the Dream, the viral moment gave fans a reason to smile—and gave Clark another opportunity to connect with supporters on a personal level. As she continues to shine in her rookie season, it’s clear Caitlin Clark is not just a basketball star, but a personality fans love watching on and off the court.
