Sauce Gardner Takes Blame for Caitlin Clark’s Horrendous WNBA Score After Celebrating Sabrina lonescu’s “W”

The WNBA hardwood was set ablaze as the New York Liberty hosted the Indiana Fever in a clash of conference contenders. But amid the on-court battle, an unexpected figure found himself caught in the crossfire – Sauce Gardner, the Jets‘ shutdown corner. His jubilant celebration of Sabrina Ionescu‘s offensive onslaught inadvertently overshadowed a dismal scoring night for rookie sensation Caitlin Clark.

“I’m the reason Caitlin Clark ain’t go off tonight, y’all,” Gardner tweeted. “That’s on me, my bad, y’all. I shoulda stayed home.” Despite his self-blame, Sabrina Ionescu’s Liberty secured a convincing victory, which Gardner acknowledged with a, “Still a good W for Liberty.” Even though there was an early dilemma in a now-deleted post for the Jets star on which side to support, due to him being a fan of both Caitlin Clark and the Liberty team, it seemed like the cornerback was just content enough with the result.

The Indiana Fever, meanwhile, faced a daunting challenge in their 11th game within a grueling 20-day stretch. Against the Liberty, they stumbled to a 104-68 loss. Kelsey Mitchell and NaLyssa Smith provided sparks for the Fever, but no other player managed to score more than seven points. The team’s fatigue was evident, especially considering their back-to-back games and the relentless schedule.

Caitlin Clark had the lowest-scoring game of her career so far, scoring just three points. She went 1-of-10 from the field, which included 1-of-7 from 3-point range, and added two rebounds and five assists. She checked out of the game at the 6:29 mark of the game because of an ear injury. She was seen sitting on the bench for a short time with trainers looking at her ear before heading back to the locker room.

On a previous matchup, Gardner quickly deleted an X (Twitter) reaction addressing the Carter foul incident on Clarke , admitting jokingly he was torn between being “a Liberty fan & a Caitlin Clark fan.” The post’s swift removal only amplified scrutiny, with fans questioning if he was reveling in Clark’s struggles.

The “Sauce Gardner” Factor with off-court fireworks, on-field lockdown

While Gardner’s on-field “no-fly zone” shutdown brilliance has cemented him among the NFL’s elite cornerbacks, his off-court persona sparks reactions fitting of a human lightning rod. From viral “bowler’s nightmare” videos flaunting his unorthodox delivery to his “real recognizes real” outspoken musings on X, Gardner’s outsized charisma commands attention like Randy Moss high-pointing a deep ball.

As critics pounced on his quickly-deleted X post addressing the Carter push, the post itself provided glimpses into Gardner’s mindset. “Aight, let’s get back to sports. I might go to the New York Liberty vs. Indiana Fever…” he wrote, admitting being torn between rooting interests before asking fans “what approach do I take?”

Some days back, Gardner also forcefully defended the Jets’ culture amid criticism from former teammate Mecole Hardman, stating bluntly “The standard is the standard. Everybody gotta follow the standard.” He rebuffed Hardman’s “no discipline” claims, firing back “We don’t really have helmets on the ground…his is one of the ones that was on the ground.”

While his fist-pumping for Ionescu’s stat-stuffing performance over the rookie phenom Clark drew ire, a simple stat graphic provided important context. It showed Ionescu’s first 10 WNBA games dwarfing Clark’s opening act statistically, offering a glimpse into the hype often overshadowing substance with rookies.

In the unforgiving scrutiny of professional sports, where every action is dissected and bulletin-boarded, Gardner’s resilience amid the maelstrom sets him apart – a prime time performer able to tune out noise and stay locked in like Deion Sanders in his island.