Arike Ogunbowale sets WNBA All-Star record while Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark set rookie records in win over Team USA

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Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale set a new WNBA All-Star game record of 34 points while Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese set rookie records as they helped lead Team WNBA to a 117-109 win over Team USA on Saturday in Phoenix.

All Ogunbowale’s 34 points came in the second half, with 21 in the third quarter, as Team WNBA overturned a four-point deficit at half time to defeat Team USA as it prepares for the upcoming Paris Olympics.

Ogunbowale’s scoring exploits earned her a second All-Star MVP award in front of 16,407 fans at Footprint Center.



“Coach (Cheryl Miller) actually called me out at halftime in front of everybody was like, just take a deep breath and play your game,” the 27-year-old said after the game. “I guess you guys saw what happened.”

Ogunbowale is the fourth player in league history with multiple All-Star game trophies.
 
Arike Ogunbowale’s performance was truly spectacular! Scoring 34 points in the second half and earning her second All-Star MVP award is an impressive feat. It’s amazing how she turned the game around with such a dominant display in the third quarter.
 
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