Sophie Cunningham HILARIOUSLY DESTROYS ‘Eye Poker’ Jacy Sheldon… Again!

 WNBA veteran Sophie Cunningham is making headlines once again — this time for a savage, hilarious takedown of Minnesota Lynx guard Jacy Sheldon, who’s now been unofficially nicknamed “The Eye Poker” after a string of accidental face-swipes on the court.

Their latest clash came during last night’s heated game between the Phoenix Mercury and the Lynx, where tensions between the two fiery competitors boiled over for the second time this season. And once again, Cunningham walked away with the last laugh — both on and off the court.

The Eye Incident (Again)

Midway through the second quarter, Sheldon reached in on defense, accidentally poking Cunningham in the eye — an eerily similar moment to an earlier incident between the two back in June. Officials reviewed the play but ruled it a common foul. Cunningham, never one to let a moment pass quietly, responded not with anger — but with pure sarcasm.

Seconds later, after draining a three-pointer right in Sheldon’s face, Cunningham turned to the Lynx bench and mimed putting on safety goggles, drawing huge laughs from the Phoenix crowd — and the cameras.

“At this point, I might just start wearing ski goggles to games,” Cunningham joked postgame. “Nothing personal, but if I get poked in the eye one more time, I’m filing for hazard pay.”

The video of her “goggle celebration” has already gone viral, racking up millions of views on social media and spawning the trending hashtag #EyePokerChronicles.

Fans Eat It Up

WNBA Twitter exploded with reactions to Cunningham’s antics, with fans split between laughing along and calling for referees to start paying closer attention to Sheldon’s defensive hands.

“Sophie Cunningham deserves an Emmy, not just an All-Star vote,” one user posted.
“At this point Jacy Sheldon needs a mitt, not a hand-check,” another joked.

Even the official WNBA Instagram account couldn’t help but get in on the fun, posting a clip of Cunningham’s three-pointer with the caption: “Vision: 20/20 👓”

Rivalry Brewing?

While Sheldon hasn’t publicly commented on the latest clash, insiders say the Lynx rookie is growing tired of the narrative. Teammates reportedly told reporters after the game that Sheldon “just plays hard defense” and any contact is unintentional.

Still, it’s clear there’s no love lost between the two. Cunningham’s mix of trash talk, confidence, and sense of humor has made her one of the league’s most entertaining (and controversial) figures — and Sheldon seems to be her new favorite target.

Numbers Don’t Lie

Cunningham backed up her antics with a strong performance, finishing with 21 points, 4 assists, and 2 steals in Phoenix’s 88–79 win. Sheldon had 10 points and 3 turnovers, and was noticeably quiet after the second-quarter eye incident.

What’s Next?

With one more Mercury-Lynx matchup left in the regular season, fans are already marking their calendars. Whether it ends in fireworks, another poke, or a viral celebration, one thing is clear: the Cunningham vs. Sheldon saga is becoming must-watch WNBA drama.

And if Sophie has anything to say about it, the goggles are staying packed — just in case.