Angel Reese addresses controversy after Isabelle Harrison's ejection
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 6:20 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
During the Atlanta Dream's game against the Toronto Tempo, Angel Reese and Isabelle Harrison had a physical confrontation that led to Harrison being assessed a Flagrant 2 foul and subsequently ejected. Alicia Jay, a WNBA analyst, emphasized that while the incident was intense, it should not be misinterpreted as a personal feud between the players. Jay stated that competitive moments can occur without implying animosity. The confrontation occurred in the third quarter, with Reese visibly upset after the incident. Atlanta won the game 102-77, with Reese contributing 15 points and 17 rebounds.
- •Harrison's foul led to her ejection for excessive contact.
- •Analyst Alicia Jay disagrees with claims of personal animosity.
- •Reese recorded 15 points and 17 rebounds in the game.
- •The incident occurred in the third quarter during an intense matchup.
- •Atlanta went on to win the game 102-77.
- 6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Angel Reese has no ill feelings for Isabelle Harrison despite receiving WWE-style slam, says WNBA analyst
"Angel Reese and Isabelle Harrison’s heated WNBA clash quickly sparked talk of a personal issue, but Alicia Jay pushed back on that reading. The incident came during the Atlanta Dream’s game against the Toronto Tempo, where the matchup between Reese and Harrison had already become physical.
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