‘Egregious’ mistakes in a number of WNBA games led to tighter officiating
The WNBA is addressing officiating issues by establishing a task force to improve performance. This decision follows several games where significant mistakes were made, prompting a reevaluation of officiating standards. The league aims to enhance the quality of officiating during the 2026 season and beyond.
- ▪The WNBA created a task force to provide feedback on officiating improvements.
- ▪Sue Blauch, head of referee performance, noted that there were 'egregious' mistakes in several games last season.
- ▪Specific incidents, such as the Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun game, highlighted the need for better officiating.
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 00:16:05 +0000 |
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