"You've poked eyeballs for less": WNBA fans react to DiJonai Carrington venting over security disrupting her conversation with referee

DiJonai Carrington was visibly displeased with a security guard’s intervention as she attempted to speak with a referee during Thursday’s game. The incident took place during the Dallas Wings’ 97–92 loss to the Chicago Sky, when Carrington, frustrated with an official’s decision, approached for an explanation, only to have a security officer step between them.

A video of the moment quickly went viral, prompting Carrington to share her side of the story. The Wings guard expressed her frustration, stating that she was simply trying to have a "civil" conversation with the referee and described the security guard’s actions as a "microaggression."

"security, when i’m literally having a civil conversation is insane. mind you, he called the “sEcUrItY” over there #Mircoagression," Carrington replied to the video.

WNBA fans wasted no time reacting after Carrington shared her perspective on the incident. One fan even referenced the infamous eye-poke incident involving Caitlin Clark from last season’s playoffs, while others reignited debate around player treatment and league officiating.

"To be fair, you've poked eyeballs for less," a fan commented.

Crazy Caitlin

@MikeOxWyte

To be fair, you've poked eyeballs for less.

Another fan commented:

Wins & Lessons

@wins_n_lessons

WNBA refs are so afraid of confrontation. Everyone gets a tech, coaches can’t argue calls. It’s getting ridiculous

A fan said:

𝑩𝒐𝒅𝒉𝒊

@Bodhi_Draco

Security intervening was a bit extra

Another fan said:

ᴅɪᴍᴇᴡᴏʀᴋ🧪🥼

@BeLiKeDime

Nah calling security is crazy work 😂

A user wrote:

Prof. Tonya M. Evans | #CEOofME

@IPProfEvans

That’s crazy work. These refs are really on one this season. They were already on the struggle bus last year.

Another user wrote:

Frieza’s Burner

@TweetsByTae

He soft. How you calling security because you can’t do your job 😂

DiJonai Carrington's strong performance went in vain

DiJonai Carrington delivered a strong all-around performance against the Chicago Sky, but her efforts ultimately fell short. Despite a late push by the Dallas Wings to mount a comeback, the Sky responded with a decisive 16-8 run to close out the game and secure their first win of the season.

Carrington finished with 15 points, four rebounds, a steal and two blocks in 37 minutes of action. She shot 6 of 13 from the field, including 1 of 3 from beyond the arc, and was a perfect 2-for-2 from the free-throw line.

Carrington and the Wings will have a chance to bounce back and seek redemption when they face the Sky again on Saturday, the only WNBA game on the schedule.