Mist BC became the second champion in Unrivaled history this past Wednesday. Led by Breanna Stewart, the team defeated Phantom BC to secure the title. However, the victory was quickly overshadowed by reports of star guard Arike Ogunbowale’s alleged arrest.
At Sephora Arena in Miami, Florida, the Mist defeated Kelsey Plum’s Phantom 80-74, clinching their first championship in the 3-on-3 basketball league. Stewart carried the team with 32 points, while Ogunbowale-coming off the bench-was the second-leading scorer with an impressive stat line:
- 14.3 minutes
- 19 points
- 53.8% field goal percentage
- 3 rebounds
- 3 assists
Despite her standout performance, the celebration later took a dramatic turn.
Was Arike Ogunbowale arrested in Miami?
According to ESPN reporter Andy Slater, Ogunbowale was arrested Wednesday night while celebrating at Club E11EVEN in Miami.
SLATER SCOOP: WNBA All-Star Arike Ogunbowale was arrested Thursday while celebrating her team’s Unrivaled basketball championship at Club E11EVEN in Miami.
“Police sources tell me she punched a man in the face, and he fell to the ground. It was also caught on camera,” Slater posted on X (formerly Twitter).
So far, there has been no official confirmation of the incident. However, Ogunbowale’s WNBA team, the Dallas Wings, has already responded.
Dallas Wings launch investigation
In a statement shared by Alexx Philippou on X, the Wings said: “The Wings are aware of an incident involving Arike Ogunbowale and are in the process of gathering more information.”
The statement concluded, “Further comments will be provided once we have more details.” Ogunbowale herself has not yet addressed the allegations.
Fans and media alike will be watching closely to see how this story develops.
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