Angel Reese and the Rose Basketball Club locked horns against Napheesa Collier's Lunar Owls in an exciting Unrivaled game on Friday. Reese was once again part of Rose BC’s starting lineup, joined by Chelsea Gray and Brittney Sykes.
Reese continued her strong play, making an all-around impact and recording another impressive performance. However, despite her double-double, Rose BC fell to the Owls, 66-56.
Angel Reese finished the game with 17 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 21 minutes. She shot 8-for-16 from the field and 1-for-2 from the free throw line while she committed seven turnovers.
Angel Reese through 4 four quarters
The Chicago Sky forward had a tough start, struggling to find her shooting rhythm in the opening quarter. However, she dominated the boards, using her physicality to secure rebounds with ease.
By the end of the first quarter, the former LSU standout had recorded two points and four rebounds, shooting 1-for-3 in six minutes on the court.
Reese found her offensive flow in the second quarter, sinking four shots during the period. Along with carrying the scoring load, the star forward contributed across multiple areas, filling up the stat sheet with an all-round performance.
At halftime, Angel Reese had 10 points, eight rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block. She shot 5-for-11 from the field and 0-for-1 from the free throw line in 12 minutes of play.
Reese struggled to find her rhythm after the halftime break, attempting just two shots in the third quarter. The Sky forward converted one of her two attempts, but turnovers became a significant issue for both her and the Rose BC. By the end of the third quarter, Reese had accumulated five turnovers.
The superstar forward recorded another double-double in the fourth quarter, scoring five points as she tried to close the gap and give her team a chance at a comeback. However, her efforts fell short as the Owls secured a 10-point victory.