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WNBA·INJURY·October 2, 2026 11:09 PM ET

Ogunbowale heads to locker room after apparent injury in Wings-Valkyries Game 3

Wings lead 72-71 as Ogunbowale reaches 30 points.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 48m1 min read
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Arike Ogunbowale headed to the locker room after suffering an apparent injury in the fourth quarter of Wings-Valkyries G Via @YahooSports on X

What happened: Arike Ogunbowale headed to the locker room after an apparent injury in the fourth quarter of Game 3 between the Dallas Wings and Golden State Valkyries. Dallas held a 72-71 lead at the latest update, and Ogunbowale had a game-high 30 points with five rebounds and two assists.

Why it matters: The series is tied 1-1, so her availability carries immediate weight in the closing minutes. It also comes after Dallas forced Game 3 in overtime, leaving the Wings to navigate the finish around their game-high scorer if she cannot return.

By the numbers: Ogunbowale: 30 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists; Dallas Wings: 72-71 lead; series: tied 1-1.

What to watch: The next update is whether Ogunbowale returns for the final stretch.

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