Chicago Sky Coach Tyler Marsh Ejected in Heated Clash with Official..
In a fiery moment during Saturday’s WNBA matchup at Wintrust Arena, Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh was ejected in the second quarter against the Connecticut Sun, escalating tensions in a game marked by physicality. The incident, which saw Marsh storming toward an official, stemmed from a contentious no-call involving Sky center Elizabeth Williams and Sun forward Aaliyah Edwards. With the Sky trailing by 15 points, Williams got tangled with Edwards in the paint, prompting Marsh to demand a foul call. His heated exchange with the referee led to an immediate ejection, forcing assistant coach Tanisha Wright to take over for the remainder of the game.
The altercation required intervention from players, including Sky star Angel Reese and Michaela Onyenwere, who restrained Marsh to prevent further escalation. The moment, captured by CBS Sports Network, highlighted Marsh’s frustration with officiating, a recurring theme in recent Sky-Sun matchups. Earlier this month, a game between the two teams saw three players—Chicago’s Ariel Atkins and Rebecca Allen, and Connecticut’s Bria Hartley—ejected after a similar skirmish, with Marsh criticizing officials for failing to control physicality.
Marsh, in his first year as head coach, has faced challenges with the Sky’s 9-26 record, compounded by injuries to key players like Angel Reese. Despite a recent upset win over the New York Liberty, the team’s struggles and officiating disputes have tested Marsh’s leadership. Post-game, Marsh refrained from further comment on the ejection, but his actions underscored the intensity of a rebuilding season. The Sky, out of playoff contention, now look to regroup as they face the Golden State Valkyries next, hoping to channel this passion into performance.
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