During a basketball game, Holy Cross player #13 Bronagh Power-Cassidy from Dublin was called for an intentional foul after making contact with Caitlin Clark's face. Despite the incident, which led Clark to the floor appearing slightly woozy, she managed to sink technical free throws, extending her team's lead to 28-21. Power-Cassidy, who had previously broken her hand in the Patriot League title game, apologized to Clark immediately after the incident and again afterwards, even touching skin with Clark before the free throws. The foul sparked controversy, with some arguing it was not intentional, highlighting Power-Cassidy's attempt to avoid further contact due to her injury.
Bronagh apologized to Clark right after - and afterwards. Bronagh also just revealed that she broke her hand in the Patriot League title game vs BU - and was trying to avoid contact there. @HCrossWBB @RexChapman https://t.co/CRjAA48D9M
Caitlin Clark took a clear hit to the face and fans couldn't believe it didn't result in an ejection https://t.co/2NzcQnc0bY https://t.co/0Ouj9HbdNF
Dyaisha Fair hit the deck pretty hard as the third quarter ended on a shot attempt. She was down for a bit, looked at by trainers and Coach Jack.
Intentional foul called on Holy Cross’ Branagh Power-Cassidy of Dublin vs. Caitlin Clark, who is OK, maybe a bit woozy. Went to floor after elbow. She sank technical free throws for 28-21 lead. Cassidy touched skin with CC before FTs.
That was NOT an intentional foul on Bronagh Power-Cassidy. Was definitely a foul, but she certainly was trying to take out Caitlin Clark with an elbow right there! @HCrossWBB @MarchMadnessMBB @wbz
Intentional foul on #13 Bronagh Power-Cassidy for Holy Cross after clocking Caitlin Clark in the face.
Intentional foul on #13 Bronach Power-Cassidy for Holy Cross after clocking Caitlin Clark in the face.