“YOU DON’T DO THAT!” Sophie Cunningham ERUPTS After DIRTY Hit From Rookie—Then Drops 21 In Pure Revenge As Mystics EXIT With ZERO CLASS! 

The WNBA pre-season just lit the fuse on what may be the most savage rivalry of the year.

The Indiana Fever were already down bad—no Caitlin Clark, no direction, and no rhythm in sight. The Mystics? Smelling blood. But then something happened that flipped the entire game—and maybe the whole season—on its head.

📍 Rookie Kiki Iriafen, in just her first pro game, decided to make a statement. But instead of doing it with buckets, she went full villain—shoving veteran Sophie Cunningham to the hardwood like she had something to prove.

Bad move. Because what happened next turned that preseason game into a statement.

“You Don’t F*ing Do That!” – Sophie’s Clapback Was Heard Around the League**

Sophie didn’t just eat the fall—she stood up instantly, got in Kiki’s face, and made it crystal clear:

“YOU DON’T DO THAT.”

No flopping. No whining. No retaliation. Just fire in her eyes and a switch flipped.

That single moment became the spark that ignited a beatdown. Cunningham locked in, dropped 21 points, grabbed 8 boards, and torched the Mystics—all without Clark setting the pace.

The Fever flipped a 13-point deficit into an overtime dub. And Sophie? She didn’t just lead—she dominated.

Mystics’ Classless Exit: The Disrespect Continued AFTER the Buzzer

But here’s where it gets ugly.

The Mystics didn’t just lose—they walked off the court without shaking hands. No congratulations, no sportsmanship. Just bruised egos and bitter exits.

Fans lit up social media:

“Rookie energy with zero respect.”

“Mystics exposed. Tried to bully. Got burned.”

“How do you push a vet and then ghost the handshake line?”

It wasn’t just a loss. It was an embarrassment.

The Bigger Picture: A Culture Problem Brewing in D.C.?

Critics were quick to point fingers not just at the players—but at the Mystics’ leadership, particularly owner Sheila Johnson, who’s already stirred controversy by downplaying Caitlin Clark’s impact on the league.

Coincidence? Fans don’t think so. The Mystics played like a team carrying personal vendettas, not just executing a game plan. The aggression? The smugness? The handshake snub? It all pointed to a deeper issue.

But Let’s Talk Sophie: The X-Factor The League Can’t Ignore

Sophie didn’t just score—she sent a message. One that echoes through every locker room in the league:

“You don’t push us around. Not with or without Caitlin Clark.”

Head coach Stephanie White summed it up perfectly:

“She’s a dog. A competitor. She raises the level of play the second she hits the floor.”

If you weren’t watching the Fever before… you better start now.

🔥 What’s Next?

Will the WNBA hold teams accountable for unsportsmanlike play?
Will rookies learn respect before clout-chasing?
And will Sophie’s leadership carry the Fever through the fire again?

One thing’s clear: They woke up a beast. And she’s not backing down.