
Wings Overcome Dream 72-68
Published on September 3, 2021 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Dallas Wings News Release
Arlington, Texas - The Dallas Wings (12 - 15) overcame the Atlanta Dream (6 - 20), 72 - 68, Thursday night at College Park Center.
The Wings were led by Allisha Gray, who recorded her first double-double since 2018 and led the Wings with 19 points and 10 rebounds. She was joined by Sixth Woman of the Year Candidate, Isabelle Harrison, who recorded her third double-double of the season, finishing with 11 points and 10 rebounds. It is the 36th time in franchise history and the third time this season Dallas has recorded multiple double-doubles in the same game.
Moriah Jefferson also stepped up for the Wings, totaling 13 points, seven rebounds and six assists while also adding a steal and a block. The Wings complete a home duet with the Atlanta Dream on Sunday, September 5, at 3 p.m. CT.
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Arike Ogunbowale extended her league-leading and franchise record double-digit scoring streak to 64 on a baseline jumper with 8:41 to go in the fourth quarter. She finished with 17 points and three assists.
The Dallas Wings became the first team in WNBA history to record at least five threes in 45 straight games on a three pointer from Marina Mabrey with 9:18 left in the second quarter.
Moriah Jefferson netted 13 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and dished out six assists.
Allisha Gray filled up the stat sheet with 19 points, which was her 13thgame in double-digits this season. She also finished with a season high 10 rebounds, for her first double-double of the season. Her last double-double was August 12, 2018, at Washington.
The Wings swiped 10 or more steals for the third time this season and are just the second team in 2021 to out-swipe the Atlanta Dream.
Isabelle Harrison finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds, her third double-double of the season. It was her fifth-straight game scoring in double figures and 16th time of the season in double digits.
The Wings recorded six blocks, the eighth time this season Dallas has rejected five or more shots.
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