Arike Ogunbowale - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Drops 30 points in season-ending loss Ogunbowale posted 30 points (11-21 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 34 minutes in Friday's 77-73 Game 3 loss to the Valkyries.

Impact After dropping a WNBA single-game playoff record in scoring in Wednesday's Game 2 win, Ogunbowale remained highly productive Friday, albeit in a season-ending loss. The veteran guard led the Wings in scoring, reaching the 30-point threshold for the fourth time between the regular season and playoffs in 2026. She also led the Wings in triples while the rest of the squad combined to shoot 2-for-10 from deep. Across 44 regular-season games in 2026, Ogunbowale averaged a career-low 15.3 points along with 3.3 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals while shooting 40.6 percent from the field in 30.0 minutes per contest.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Available to return Friday Ogunbowale (upper leg) is available to return to Friday's Game 3 against the Valkyries, per the broadcast.

Impact Ogunbowale briefly left the floor in the fourth quarter after appearing to suffer an upper right leg injury. However, the veteran guard is available to return to this do-or-die matchup.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Exits to locker room Friday Ogunbowale exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Friday's Game 3 against the Valkyries due to an apparent upper right leg injury, Drake Keeler of The IX Sports reports...

Impact Ogunbowale came down and grabbed at her upper right leg. She briefly sat on the bench before heading to the locker room, and the veteran guard can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Where Arike Ogunbowale's masterpiece ranks among the greatest postseason performances in WNBA history Spoiler alert: She's at the very top.

2 DAYS AGO • FANSIDED.COM

Wings' Arike Ogunbowale reveals key factor behind playoff-record 45-point explosion | Sporting News Ogunbowale and the Wings shocked the Valkyries.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Arike Ogunbowale saved the WNBA from replay review call Thanks to Ogunbowale's 45-point performance the WNBA doesn't have to answer for terrible officiating today.

2 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Arike Ogunbowale drops historic 45 as Wings stun Valkyries in overtime classic | Sporting News Dallas needed something extraordinary to save its season. Arike Ogunbowale delivered the greatest scoring night in WNBA postseason history.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Golden State, Dallas set for game 3 matchup

The Golden State Valkyries host the Dallas Wings in game three of the first round of the WNBA playoffs

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Golden State Valkyries vs. Dallas Wings | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | September 30, 2026

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Ogunbowale scores WNBA playoff-record 45 as Wings win in OT to force deciding game with Valkyries

Arike Ogunbowale scored a WNBA playoff-record 45 points, including a tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation, and the Dallas Wings beat the Golden State Valkyries 108-10...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Makes playoff history in victory Ogunbowale posted 45 points (12-23 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 16-18 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and three steals in Wednesday's 108-100 Game 2 win over the Valkyries in overtime.

Impact After scoring 10 points on 2-of-7 shooting from the field in Sunday's Game 1 loss, Ogunbowale delivered an all-time performance in Wednesday's win-or-go-home Game 2, setting the WNBA record for the most points in a playoff game. She was incredible down the stretch, scoring 22 points between the fourth quarter and overtime. The veteran guard also led the Wings in steals and tied for second on the team in assists. Ogunbowale will look to remain productive in Friday's do-or-die Game 3 on the road.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

How to live stream Valkyries vs Wings: Game 2, WNBA, TV channel The Golden State Valkyries face the Dallas Wings at College Park Center on Wednesday night in Game 2 of their first-round WNBA playoff serie...

3 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Bounces back in win Ogunbowale had 23 points (8-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, six assists and two steals over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 103-91 win over the Storm.

Impact Ogunbowale bounced back emphatically after being held to seven points on 2-for-8 shooting against Phoenix on Monday, reaching the 20-point mark for the second time in three games. She also dished out six assists for the second time during that span while committing no turnovers Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Paige Bueckers scores 25, Jessica Shepard secures another triple-double and Wings beat Storm 103-91

Paige Bueckers scored 25 points to go with seven assists, Jessica Shepard had 20 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists for her WNBA-leading sixth triple-double of the season, and the...

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Jessica Shepard's breakout season with the Dallas Wings doesn't surprise her or Paige Bueckers

Jessica Shepard is having a breakout first season with the Dallas Wings, who are headed to the playoffs

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Kahleah Copper scores 16 of her 31 in 4th quarter and the Mercury rally past the Wings 87-86

Kahleah Copper scored 16 of her 31 points in the fourth quarter, including a go-ahead layup with 2.4 seconds left, and the Phoenix Mercury rallied to beat the Dallas Wings 87-86

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Scores 22 against Phoenix Ogunbowale posted 22 points (8-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 37 minutes during Saturday's 87-82 win over the Mercury.

Impact The Wings announced Saturday that Ogunbowale would see limited minutes for the remainder of the regular season, but she saw a substantial workload during the team's narrow victory over Phoenix. The 29-year-old has now scored in double figures in four consecutive appearances, averaging 17.0 points, 4.3 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 30.0 minutes per game during that time.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Bueckers scores 20 of her 26 in 1st half and the Wings beat the Mercury 87-82 for 6th straight win

Paige Bueckers scored 20 of her 26 points in the first half, Arike Ogunbowale had 22 points and six assists, and the Dallas Wings beat the Phoenix Mercury 87-82 on Saturday for the...

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Limited minutes incoming Ogunbowale is expected to play limited minutes for the rest of the regular season, starting with Saturday's game against Phoenix, Melissa Triebwasser of The IX Sports reports.

Impact With their spot in the postseason already secured, the Wings are expected to limit Ogunbowale, Paige Bueckers and Jessica Shepard in the final three games of the regular season. Aziaha James and Haley Jones are candidates to see increased burn in the backcourt.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 11 points in win Ogunbowale accumulated 11 points (4-11 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Thursday's 97-77 victory over Los Angeles.

Impact Ogunbowale was one of six players to reach double figures for Dallas as the team improved to 25-16 on the season. Through 41 games, Ogunbowale is averaging 15.1 points, 3.2 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 29.7 minutes per contest.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jessica Shepard has 5th triple-double and the Wings beat the Sparks 97-77 for 5th straight win

Paige Bueckers scored 19 points, Jessica Shepard had her fifth triple-double of the season with 13 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists, and the Dallas Wings beat the Los Angeles Spa...

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Team-high 18 points in rout Ogunbowale had 18 points (6-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 23 minutes during Sunday's 97-71 win over the Sun.

Impact Ogunbowale scored a team-high 18 points Sunday and before getting some extra rest amid the blowout victory. The fantasy stalwart averaged 15.6 points, 3.6 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 29.5 minutes per game over 11 appearances in August.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Connecticut Sun vs. Dallas Wings | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | August 30, 2026

AUGUST 31 • YOUTUBE

Shepard has 22nd double-double this season, Wings beat Sun 97-71

Arike Ogunbowale scored 18 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 97-71 in the final game before the FIBA World Cup br...

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Notches 17 points in win Ogunbowale supplied 17 points (7-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt), two rebounds, four assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 96-78 victory over the Fire.

Impact All five starters recorded double digits for the Wings in Tuesday's win. Across 39 appearances this season, Ogunbowale holds averages of 15.2 points, 3.2 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.0 steals.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

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Golden State, Dallas set for game 3 matchup

Ogunbowale scores WNBA playoff-record 45 as Wings win in OT to force deciding game with Valkyries

Paige Bueckers scores 25, Jessica Shepard secures another triple-double and Wings beat Storm 103-91

Jessica Shepard's breakout season with the Dallas Wings doesn't surprise her or Paige Bueckers

Kahleah Copper scores 16 of her 31 in 4th quarter and the Mercury rally past the Wings 87-86

Bueckers scores 20 of her 26 in 1st half and the Wings beat the Mercury 87-82 for 6th straight win

Jessica Shepard has 5th triple-double and the Wings beat the Sparks 97-77 for 5th straight win

Shepard has 22nd double-double this season, Wings beat Sun 97-71