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Dallas Wings edge Indiana Fever behind Ogunbowale and Shepard's scoring

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 11:40 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Dallas Wings edge Indiana Fever behind Ogunbowale and Shepard's scoring

Summary

The Dallas Wings secured a narrow victory over the Indiana Fever, propelled by Arike Ogunbowale's season-high 32 points and Jessica Shepard's career-best 26 points. The Wings showcased impressive shooting at 59% from the field, overcoming a strong 20-point effort from Kelsey Mitchell of the Fever. Postgame discussions, however, shifted focus from the game to the contentious non-basketball discourse surrounding the league. Coach Jose Fernandez expressed frustration over the external distractions overshadowing player achievements in the WNBA.

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By the Numbers

•Dallas Wings defeat Indiana Fever in a close game.
•Ogunbowale scores 32 points, Shepard adds 26.
•Wings shoot 59% from the field.
•External noise distracts from players' achievements.
•Coach Fernandez calls the discourse a 'circus'.

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11:40 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I shut my whole thing down’ – Dallas Wings coach tunes out WNBA ‘circus’

What they're saying

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A common theme is developing in the WNBA, with more and more coaches becoming fed up of the outside noise. The Dallas Wings pulled off a close victory over the Indiana Fever, led by an explosive season-high 32 points from Arike Ogunbowale and a career-best 26 points from Jessica Shepard.
— Yahoo Sports

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