Wings Topple Storm, 76-65
Published on August 3, 2023 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Dallas Wings News Release
SEATTLE, Washington - The Dallas Wings (15-11) defeated the Storm (6-20), 76-65, on Wednesday, August 2 to put an end to Seattle's two-game win streak and have now won four of their last five road games.
Arike Ogunbowale led the Wings with 27 points, while adding four assists and four steals, to tie a season high in steals.
Through their offensive prowess, the Wings reached multiple milestones. With five threes made, Ogunbowale became the Wings all-time leader in 3-point field goals made (324). Satou Sabally's 18 points on the evening saw her to eclipse 1,000 (1,008) career points, while Teaira McCowan's 12 points allowed her to eclipse 1,500 (1,509) career points.
With her 14th 20+ point game of the season, Ogunbowale is tied for the third most games with such numbers this season alongside Seattle's Jewell Lloyd, Los Angeles' Nneka Ogwumike and Minnesota's Napheesa Collier.
Sabally was just a single rebound shy of a double-double, grabbing nine rebounds alongside three steals and one block. McCowan recorded six rebounds, three assists and two steals.
Natasha Howard led the Wings with 12 rebounds, including four on the offensive side of the ball. Crystal Dangerfield recorded a career high four offensive rebounds alongside Howard. Her five total rebounds represent her fifth game grabbing five or more boards this season.
Dallas forced 18 turnovers, their most since July 9, and turned those into 15 points off of turnovers. They additionally recorded 16 second chance points versus the Storm's four, which were fueled by 17 offensive rebounds. The 17 offensive boards represent their second most of the season and seventh time they've grabbed 15 or more offensive boards.
The Wings shot 100% from the free throw line for the third time this season.
Dallas Wings Notes:
Each Dallas starter recorded two or more assists with Ogunbowale and Dangerfield leading the effort with four each.
Of the three times the Wings have shot 100% from the free throw line this season, two have been against Seattle.
Ogunbowale recorded 68% of Dallas' 19 points in the third quarter with 13 points on 4-7 shooting that included three baskets from beyond the arc.
Maddy Siegrist recorded seven points and two rebounds. Siegrist led Dallas bench scoring, allowing them to outscore the Seattle bench 11-4.
Up Next:
Dallas will return home for two games against the Chicago Sky for Inspiring Women's Weekend. They will kick the series off on Friday, August 4 at 7 pm CTwith national coverage on ION.
Score after 1st Quarter: Dallas 22, Seattle 19
Score at Halftime: Dallas 46, Seattle 33
Score after 3rd Quarter: Dallas 65, Seattle 55
Final Score: Dallas 76, Seattle 65
Zoom Recording: Dallas Wings Postgame (Head Coach Latricia Trammell): https://we.tl/t-MEJNkACWCP
Zoom Recording: Dallas Wings Postgame (Arike Ogunbowale): https://we.tl/t-DcWy5M8CJN
Zoom Recording: Dallas Wings Postgame (Satou Sabally): https://we.tl/t-byvActknfC
PHOTOS AND B-ROLL: Dallas Wings at Seattle Storm (August 2)
POST GAME QUOTES
HEAD COACH LATRICIA TRAMMEL
On if she would label this a successful season at this point...
"I'm going to say it again, winning doesn't suck. And what we've accomplished since day one with the new staff, predominantly a new team with only three returning players from last season, being in the top five both at this time offensively and defensively. Seeing great milestones from individuals that's in turn helping our team. And then what we're doing in the community as well and using our platforms in a positive way, it's bigger than basketball. So, I'm definitely proud of each and every player, but we've got a lot of basketball left, so we've got to continue to stay locked in and go game by game."
On who the Dallas Wings are...
"A team to be reckoned with."
On how important it was to get a win after the loss to Vegas...
"You know, every win matters. If we won against Vegas, it still would have mattered. But I do want to say that tonight Arike [Ogunbowale] became the franchise leader in three pointers made, 341 which is incredible. Satou [Sabally] reached her 1,000th career point. Definitely going to give her the game ball for that. And then T [Teaira McCowan], she surpassed 1,500 career points. And so, I wanted to definitely mention those three because they had a heck of a game, and even Tasha [Natasha Howard], she may not have showed it on the point wise, but she led us in rebounding with 12 and four offensive boards. And let's not forget our bench. Our bench came in locked in, Got to give a shout out to Maddy [Siegrist], O [Odyssey Sims], Kalani [Brown], V [Veronica Burton] and of course K [Awak Kuier] before she went down. So it was definitely A-Team effort."
On if she has an update on Awak Kuier...
"I don't. I'm excited to go talk to her, Allison [Russell, Head Athletic Trainer] and see what's going on there."
On the team's work in the community...
"I think it's everything. And just celebrating individual groups and individual people that are at our games, I think is really important. You just saw that we started a Nancy Lieberman Inspiring Women Award, which is really special in our community. And so that's just naming a few of what we're doing in within our organization. Our Community means a lot to us because you've seen our games and you see those fans in the stands and the individuals and groups that are supporting us. So the least that we could do is to give back to them."
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