INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MAY 17: Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky and Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever meet at mid court prior to tipoff for the Fever's home opener at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 17, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

The WNBA could not substantiate reports of racist fan behavior at the May 17 game between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse following its investigation into the matter, the league announced Tuesday.

In a statement, the WNBA said it had been investigating alleged racist comments against the Sky in the vicinity of the court, and said it had gathered information from “relevant fans, team and arena staff, as well as audio and video review of the game.”

A source briefed on the situation had said that the investigation was in response to allegations of comments targeting Angel Reese. They said the remarks came from either a fan or multiple fans at Indiana’s Gainbridge Fieldhouse during the Fever’s 35-point victory over Chicago.

“We appreciate the swift and thorough process undertaken by the WNBA to investigate these allegations, which were not substantiated,” Pacers Sports & Entertainment CEO Mel Raines said in a statement. “At Gainbridge Fieldhouse, we are committed to providing the best possible basketball experience for players and fans where hate speech has absolutely no place. Indiana is home to the world’s greatest fans, and we look forward to an exciting season of Fever basketball.”