WNBA looks into GrinerAnigwe fight

The WNBA is investigating a fight in the DallasPhoenix game on Saturday that resulted in the ejection of Brittney Griner, Cal alum Kristine Anigwe and four other players.

With 6:23 left in the final period, Griner and Anigwe, a forward for the Wings, got tangled in the lane and a scuffle ensued. The Mercury’s 6foot8 center had to be restrained by an official at midcourt.

After about a 10minute review, the officials ejected Griner, Diana Taurasi and Briann January from Phoenix. Anigwe, Kayla Thornton and Kaela Davis were ejected from Dallas.

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