Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark was punched in the eye by Connecticut Sun player DiJonai Carrington during their first-round playoff game on Sunday.

Clark attempted to pass to teammate Aliyah Boston in the first quarter, while Carrington was guarding her. Clark found Boston, but Carrington poked Clark in the eye as she attempted to block the pass. No foul was called, but Clark had to take a moment to regain her composure.

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Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever during the playoff game against the Sun on September 22, 2024 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Clark, who was named AP WNBA Rookie of the Year, and Carrington have had some intense moments during the regular season. In one of their confrontations, Carrington mocked Clark for calling a foul.

Carrington also lashed out at Fever fans in August, calling her the “meanest” player in the WNBA after she was criticized for some of her comments about X.

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Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark takes on the Sun during the first round of the WNBA playoffs on Sept. 22, 2024 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Clark finished the first half against the Sun with three points and 0-of-6 three-pointers.

The Fever were back in the playoffs for the first time since the 2016 season. Clark’s emergence as one of the league’s best players helped Indiana immensely. It was the first time the team had won at least 20 games since the 2015 season.

Connecticut Sun player DiJonai Carrington fouls Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark in Indianapolis, Aug. 28, 2024. (AP photo/Michael Conroy)

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Connecticut was 28-12 in the regular season. They were 3-1 against Indiana.

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