Former LSU star and National Champion Angel Reese is poised for her WNBA debut on Wednesday (May 15) with the Chicago Sky, facing off against the Wings in Dallas. Chicago, aiming to revamp its roster, drafted Reese seventh overall, adding her to their Top 10 pick, South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso. Coach Teresa Weatherspoon expressed satisfaction with their selections, seeing it as a strategic move.
However, a preseason shoulder injury sidelines Cardoso for 3 to 5 weeks. The Wings, meanwhile, bolstered their lineup with Ohio State’s Jacy Sheldon and French guard Carla Leite.
The matchup between the Wings and Sky kicks off at 6 p.m., marking a significant moment for both teams in the new WNBA season.
Chicago Sky – Dallas Wings LIVE updates, Wednesday May 15th at College Park Center, Arlington, TX.
Wings grab outstanding first win in the 2024 WNBA season
The home team found their spark in the second half of the game and was able to defend their home court
The Wings’ top scorers were
Arike Ogunbowale – 25 pts
Teaira McCowan- 18 pts
Natasha Howard- 15 pts
Dallas Wings too much for Chicago Sky, win 79-87
The Wings went on an impressive run to take back the lead of the game in the fourth quarter and they never looked back.
Arike Ogunbowale led the home team with 25 points and 3 steals
It’s Arike Ogunbowale’s world
The Dallas Wings point guard came in clutch in the fourth quarter with crucial steals and buckets to seal her team’s first win of the season.
Nail-bitting finish in Arlington
The Dallas Wings kept things close with this three-pointer by Arike Ogunbowale
Angel Reese gives fans what they came for
The rookie showed off her impressive credentials with an amazing sequence of plays on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball
Sky & Wings trade leads in 3rd quarter
The third quarter has delivered an amazing showdown between Chicago and Dallas.
The game is now tied at 60 to start the fourth quarter.
Check out this play by the home team that put fans on their feet:
Latto in the house to check out Angel Reese
The rapper wanted to witness the rookie’s debut in the WNBA
Natasha Howard is having an amazing night so far
The forward is already in double-double territory after scoring this layup to shorten the Sky’s lead
Reese has her first field goal of the game
The Chi-town Barbie scored her first 2-point bucket right after halftime thanks to an assist by Mabrey
43-40 at the half from College Park Center
The Sky led by as many as 10 before letting the Wings catch up to them.
Chicago was able to retake the lead in the final minutes before the half thanks to contributions from Mabrey and another free throw from Angel Reese.
The game is 43-30 at halftime.
Wings starting to pick up the pace
The home team has taken the lead after a strong second-quarter led by Teaira McCowan.
The wings lead 35-36 with 2:47 minutes to go
Evans from deep!
Dana Evans took matters into her own hands with a deep three to take her personal tally up to 8 points in the first half.
Chicago up 25-18 after first quarter
The visiting team has led from the start. Marina Mabrey and Diamond DeShields have six points each
Reese is on the board!
Angel Reese went back to the free throw line and was able to score her first bucket in her WNBA career with less than three minutes to go in the first quarter.
Angel Reese still looking for her first bucket
The Chicago Sky rookie missed two free throws after getting fouled inside the paint with six minutes to go in the first quarter.
Take a look at Reese’s welcome in enemy territory as her name was announced before the game
Game on in Arlington!
The Sky vs Wings game has begun from a sold-out College Park Center.
Wings’ starting lineup looking mighty
Dallas will open the season with a formidable lineup aiming to defend their home court
The Sky’s starting 5
Chicago will hit the court with a stacked lineup against the Wings
