Ogunbowale scores 45 points to force Game 3 for Wings
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Last updated Oct 1, 2026
In a crucial playoff matchup on October 1, Arike Ogunbowale scored 45 points for the Dallas Wings, helping them secure a 93-89 overtime victory against the Valkyries. Ogunbowale's performance included a key 3-pointer that tied the game and sent it into overtime, reflecting her pivotal role in the Wings' effort to extend their season. This win sets up a deciding Game 3, confirming the intensity and stakes of the ongoing series. Both teams will now prepare for the final match to determine who advances further in the playoffs.
- •Ogunbowale breaks playoff scoring record with 45 points.
- •Dallas Wings tie series with a win against the Valkyries.
- •Game featured a critical tying 3-pointer in regulation.
- •Match ended in overtime with a score of 93-89.
- •Deciding Game 3 will determine which team advances.
- 6:05 AMYahoo Sports — Wings news: Arike Ogunbowale drops mic on clutch 3 that saved Dallas' season
- 5:31 AMYahoo Sports — Arike Ogunbowale sets all-time WNBA playoff record as Dallas Wings force Game 3 against Valkyries
- 5:27 AMESPN — Ogunbowale saves Wings' season, breaks playoff record with 45 in OT classic
- 5:21 AMYahoo Sports — Wings news: Arike Ogunbowale sets bonkers record to save Dallas in Game 2
- 5:13 AMYahoo Sports — Valkyries fall in OT as Wings' Ogunbowale scores 45 to force Game 3 at Chase
- 4:53 AMYahoo Sports — Arike Ogunbowale saves Wings' season by scoring most points ever in a WNBA playoff game
"It was a record-setting night for Arike Ogunbowale as she delivered a gigantic performance to keep the Dallas Wings’ season alive Wednesday night. Ogunbowale scored a WNBA playoff-record 45 points as the Wings defeated the Golden State Valkyries 108-100 in overtime in Game 2 of their first-round series. Her performance forced a deciding Game 3 on […] The post Wings news: Arike Ogunbowale drops mic on clutch 3 that saved Dallas' season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Someone should call the fire department because Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale is still aflame after her fiery performance against the Golden State Valkyries in Game 2 of their first-round series in the playoffs at College Park Center on Wednesday. Ogunbowale went Human Torch on the Valkyries, scoring a career-high 45 points to lead the Wings […] The post Wings news: Arike Ogunbowale sets bonkers record to save Dallas in Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Dallas Wings have claimed a Game 2 win against the Golden State Valkyries behind a historic performance by Arike Ogunbowale. The WNBA Playoffs have already produced some iconic performances from names like A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, and Caitlin Clark.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 6:05 AMWings news: Arike Ogunbowale drops mic on clutch 3 that saved Dallas' season
It was a record-setting night for Arike Ogunbowale as she delivered a gigantic performance to keep the Dallas Wings’ season alive Wednesday night. Ogunbowale scored a WNBA playoff-record 45 points as the Wings defeated the Golden State Valkyries 108-100 in overtime in Game 2 of their first-round series. Her performance forced a deciding Game 3 on […] The post Wings news: Arike Ogunbowale drops mic on clutch 3 that saved Dallas' season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 5:31 AMArike Ogunbowale sets all-time WNBA playoff record as Dallas Wings force Game 3 against Valkyries
The Dallas Wings have claimed a Game 2 win against the Golden State Valkyries behind a historic performance by Arike Ogunbowale. The WNBA Playoffs have already produced some iconic performances from names like A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, and Caitlin Clark.
- ESPNOct 1, 2026, 5:27 AMOgunbowale saves Wings' season, breaks playoff record with 45 in OT classic
Arike Ogunbowale delivered a record-breaking performance with the Wings' season on the line, scoring 45 points, including a tying 3-pointer to force overtime, to help Dallas force a deciding Game 3 against the Valkyries.
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 5:21 AMWings news: Arike Ogunbowale sets bonkers record to save Dallas in Game 2
Someone should call the fire department because Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale is still aflame after her fiery performance against the Golden State Valkyries in Game 2 of their first-round series in the playoffs at College Park Center on Wednesday. Ogunbowale went Human Torch on the Valkyries, scoring a career-high 45 points to lead the Wings […] The post Wings news: Arike Ogunbowale sets bonkers record to save Dallas in Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 5:13 AMValkyries fall in OT as Wings' Ogunbowale scores 45 to force Game 3 at Chase
The Valkyries were looking to finish off their series with Dallas, but the host Wings didn't cooperate, winning 108-100, setting up a decisive Game 3 on Friday at Chase Center.
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 4:53 AMArike Ogunbowale saves Wings' season by scoring most points ever in a WNBA playoff game
Arike Ogunbowale scored a WNBA playoff-record 45 points to keep the Dallas Wings' season alive against the Golden State Valkyries.
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