Arike Ogunbowale set a WNBA All-Star scoring record with 34 points, leading the WNBA team to a 117-109 victory over the U.S. Olympic team. This was the second consecutive win for the WNBA All-Star team over the Olympians, with Ogunbowale being named MVP in both games. The loss for the U.S. Olympic team comes after their only defeat in 2021 en route to winning a gold medal. The WNBA All-Stars showcased unmatched depth and talent in the game, with Ogunbowale dominating in the second half.
The U.S. men’s Olympic team also played an exhibition game in London, narrowly defeating South Sudan. The U.S. will next play Germany before heading to France for the Olympics, where they will compete alongside Belgium, Japan, and Germany. Ogunbowale’s stellar performance highlighted the All-Star game, and rookie players Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese made impactful debuts, contributing to the excitement surrounding the event.
The game took place in Phoenix to honor Diana Taurasi’s 20-year career and celebrate Brittney Griner’s return from wrongful detainment in Russia. Ogunbowale’s standout performance, coupled with the debut of promising young stars like Clark and Reese, added energy to the event, as fans cheered for Taurasi and the WNBA team secured a convincing victory over the U.S. Olympic team.
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