What happened: Marina Mabrey and Jessica Shepard, former Notre Dame teammates, each earned their first career WNBA All-Star selection this season. The two face off head-to-head tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET, with the game broadcast on ION.
Why it matters: The matchup pairs two players from the same college backcourt now on opposite All-Star rosters in their debut selections. Mabrey enters the night as the same Marina Mabrey named Eastern Conference Player of the Week earlier this season, adding a second such honor along the way.
By the numbers: Mabrey posted averages of 38.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists during the stretch that earned her a Player of the Week nod.
What to watch: Mabrey and Shepard play out tonight's head-to-head before both report to the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game as first-time honorees.