Ogunbowale lifts Dallas over Golden State in overtime playoff game
ARLINGTON, Texas (Interstat) — Arike Ogunbowale scored 45 points and the Dallas Wings defeated the Golden State Valkyries 108-100 in overtime Wednesday, tying the WNBA playoff series at one game apiece. The Wings won Game 2 at College Park Center before an announced attendance of 6,251. Dallas improved to 26-18. Golden State fell to 32-13. Ogunbowale added seven rebounds and four assists. Gabby Williams led Golden State with 36 points, six rebounds and seven assists. Alysha Clark scored 21 points for Dallas, Aziaha James added 13, and Jessica Shepard had eight rebounds and six assists. For Golden State, Kaila Charles scored 14 points, Kayla Thornton had 13 points and six rebounds, and Veronica Burton added 11 points and five assists. Ogunbowale hit a tying 3-pointer with 4.1 seconds left in regulation to force overtime. She then made key baskets and free throws in the extra period. Dallas shot 32 of 37 from the free throw line. Golden State shot 34 of 73 from the floor and committed 10 turnovers. The series continues Friday at Golden State.