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Fan Spit on Woman After Fever Victory Over Storm in Seattle

Published 29 July 2026

A fan was assaulted following a WNBA game in Seattle on Tuesday, July 28, after the Indiana Fever defeated the Seattle Storm 105-95. The incident, captured on video, shows a man spitting a liquid into the face of a female fan who was supporting Fever star Caitlin Clark.

The altercation occurred after the game at Climate Pledge Arena. In the video, a middle-aged man in a pale orange shirt is seen walking past the woman and spitting what appears to be water directly at her. The woman repeatedly exclaims that she was spit on and states she will call the police. Commotion ensued, with other spectators intervening to keep the woman away from the man, who then left the arena without being stopped. The incident has drawn significant attention online, though no official statements from league officials or local authorities regarding the assault have been reported.

The game itself was a record-setting offensive performance for the Fever, who notched their 12th 100-point game of the season, a new WNBA benchmark. Caitlin Clark led Indiana with 32 points, including four three-pointers, and added seven assists. Fellow All-Star Kelsey Mitchell contributed 28 points, with 18 coming in the...

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