Betnijah Laney-Hamilton is ejected in the fourth quarter of the New York Liberty’s 93-91 loss to the Toronto Tempo on Sunday after a shoe-throwing incident involving Marina Mabrey. Multiple outlets report that the footwear in question belongs to Liberty center Jonquel Jones, whose shoe comes off during play. When Toronto gets the ball back, the game continues briefly before officials stop play as the shoe travels across the court. Laney-Hamilton then throws the shoe toward the Tempo end, and it strikes Mabrey in the back, prompting a confrontation.
According to reporting, Mabrey attempts to retaliate, but she is held back by Sabrina Ionescu as officials intervene and the situation is assessed. Laney-Hamilton receives an ejection with 1:48 remaining in the fourth quarter, and the incident occurs as New York is trying to rally late. CBS Sports reports the Liberty coaching staff criticizes the officiating afterward, while Yahoo Sports reports Laney-Hamilton clarifies her intent following the ejection.
