Angel Reese and Aaliyah Edwards involved in altercation during Dream-Sun game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 7:51 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
During the Atlanta Dream's game against the Connecticut Sun on August 13, Angel Reese and Aaliyah Edwards had an altercation leading to a flagrant foul against Edwards. The play occurred in the second quarter with under three minutes remaining as Reese attempted a layup. Reese's Dream secured a decisive 104-69 victory, marking their 24th win of the season and moving them to fourth in the league standings. Edwards scored 15 points off the bench for the struggling Sun, who remain at the bottom of the league at 8-24.
- •Atlanta Dream wins 104-69 against Connecticut Sun.
- •Angel Reese contributed 8 points, 15 rebounds, 3 steals, and 4 blocks.
- •Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray scored 29 points each for the Dream.
- •Aaliyah Edwards received a flagrant foul 1 after the altercation with Reese.
- •Dream improves to 24-8, Sun falls to 8-24 in league standings.
- 7:51 AMYahoo Sports — “Angel Reese Headbutts Her First”: WNBA World Reacts To Aaliyah Edwards’ Altercation with Dream Star
- 3:20 AMFox News — Angel Reese smacked in the face by Sun's Aaliyah Edwards, has poor shooting night in Dream win - Fox News
"Angel Reese’s Atlanta Dream won their 24th game of the season vs the Connecticut Sun on Thursday. Dream climb to 4th in the league table as Sun’s struggles continue.
"Angel Reese was hit in the face by Aaliyah Edwards during the Atlanta Dream's blowout win over the Connecticut Sun, leading to a Flagrant 1 upgrade.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 7:51 AM“Angel Reese Headbutts Her First”: WNBA World Reacts To Aaliyah Edwards’ Altercation with Dream Star
Angel Reese’s Atlanta Dream won their 24th game of the season vs the Connecticut Sun on Thursday. Dream climb to 4th in the league table as Sun’s struggles continue.
- Fox NewsAug 14, 2026, 3:20 AMAngel Reese smacked in the face by Sun's Aaliyah Edwards, has poor shooting night in Dream win - Fox News
Angel Reese was hit in the face by Aaliyah Edwards during the Atlanta Dream's blowout win over the Connecticut Sun, leading to a Flagrant 1 upgrade.
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