DiJonai Carrington ejected after hitting Sophie Cunningham, cites 'white privilege'

DiJonai Carrington was ejected from a game after her foul on Sophie Cunningham was upgraded to a flagrant 2. The incident occurred when Carrington struck Cunningham in the face. Following the ejection, Carrington attributed the decision to what she called "white privilege." The league reviewed the play and determined the contact warranted the higher penalty. A flagrant 2 foul results in an automatic ejection. The call was made after officials determined the hit was unnecessary and excessive. Carrington did not provide further comment after the game.