Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh has been handed a three-game suspension by the WNBA following a heated altercation with officials during the team’s 94-84 loss to the Connecticut Sun on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. The incident, which led to Marsh’s ejection in the second quarter, stemmed from his frustration over a no-call involving Sky center Elizabeth Williams and Sun forward Aaliyah Edwards.
With the Sky trailing 33-20, Marsh stormed onto the court to protest the missed foul call, which he believed was emblematic of ongoing officiating inconsistencies against his team. His aggressive approach toward the referee prompted an immediate ejection, with players, including Angel Reese, restraining him to prevent further escalation. The official pool report cited Marsh’s “aggressive approach” as the reason for his removal. Post-game, Marsh expressed his frustration, stating, “It’s been egregious all year. When stuff like that goes uncalled, things happen like they happened last time in Connecticut.”
The WNBA deemed Marsh’s actions, combined with his public criticism of officiating, as warranting a three-game suspension, effective immediately. Assistant coach Tanisha Wright will lead the Sky in Marsh’s absence, starting with their next game against the Las Vegas Aces on Monday. Marsh, in his first year as head coach, has faced a challenging season with the Sky (9-27), who are out of playoff contention. Despite a valiant comeback attempt led by Kia Nurse’s 19 points, the Sun’s Tina Charles and Bria Hartley each scored 23 points to secure the victory.
Marsh’s suspension highlights ongoing tensions regarding WNBA officiating, with coaches league-wide voicing concerns over consistency. The Sky now face the task of regrouping under Wright’s leadership to finish the season strong.
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