Things got unexpectedly rowdy at the Indiana Fever vs. Phoenix Mercury matchup when a fan’s behavior forced security to step in.
According to witnesses inside the arena, an 18-year-old spectator was arrested after being caught swinging an adult toy during the game. The bizarre stunt immediately drew attention from nearby fans and quickly escalated into a disruption. Security personnel responded swiftly, escorting the individual from the stands and handing him over to local authorities.
No one was injured in the incident, but many in attendance expressed shock at the fan’s actions. Videos and posts quickly circulated across social media, with users both laughing at the absurdity and criticizing the lack of respect for players and fellow spectators.
The individual now faces misdemeanor charges related to disorderly conduct and public indecency. Arena officials also confirmed the fan has been banned from future events pending further review.
The WNBA has yet to issue a statement, but many are praising security for acting quickly and keeping the focus on the game itself.
As one attendee summed it up on X (formerly Twitter):
“We came to see Caitlin Clark and Diana Taurasi battle it out… not whatever THAT was.”
While the Fever ultimately came away with the win, the off-court antics proved to be one of the night’s strangest storylines.
