Ogunbowale's 45 Points Seal 108-100 Win in Overtime Thriller

Ogunbowale Drives Wings to Overtime Victory

Arike Ogunbowale scored 45 points to lead the Dallas Wings to a 108-100 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The decisive performance came in the First Round - Game 2 of the playoffs, a contest that stretched into double overtime before the home side secured the win. With the result, the series is now tied 1-1.

The game was played at the College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, in front of a crowd of 6,251 fans.

Early Lead and Second-Half Momentum

The Golden State Valkyries opened the scoring with Gabby Williams, who made a 10-foot pullup jump shot. However, the Wings quickly responded, with Arike Ogunbowale and Paige Bueckers contributing early buckets. The teams traded leads through the first half, with the Valkyries holding a 26-23 advantage at the end of the first quarter.

In the second quarter, the Wings took control, outscoring the visitors 27-19 to lead 50-45 at the half. Jessica Shepard was instrumental in the first half, recording several assists and rebounds that set up key scoring opportunities for Dallas.

Overtime Decider

The third quarter saw the Valkyries rally, with Kayla Thornton and Gabby Williams hitting three-pointers to keep the game close. The fourth quarter remained tight, with both teams exchanging baskets and the score tied at 88-88 with the period ending. The game entered overtime, where the intensity increased.

Ogunbowale continued her dominance, hitting free throws and three-pointers to keep the Wings in front. The Valkyries, led by Williams' 36 points, 7 assists, and 6 rebounds, fought back to tie the game at 100-100. In the final minutes of double overtime, Ogunbowale’s clutch shooting sealed the victory, including a critical three-pointer and free throws that put the Wings ahead for good.

Jessica Shepard finished with 8 rebounds and 6 assists, providing a balanced support to Ogunbowale's scoring surge. The Wings improved their record to 27-17, while the Valkyries fell to 32-12.

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