Rose BC survived an early first-quarter deficit to beat Laces BC 58-53. Chelsea Gray, who finished the game with 26 points, nailed the game-winner. Rose holds a 2-1 lead in the season series against Laces.
Gray added seven assists, five rebounds, four steals and one block for perhaps her most impressive performance in the Unrivaled. Angel Reese, who had a double-double in the first half, ended with 16 points, 17 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block.
Alyssa Thomas led Laces with 12 points, 13 rebounds, eight assists and three steals. Kyla McBride delivered 20 points, five rebounds and three assists in the loss.
Rose BC vs Laces BC player stats and box score
Rose BC player stats and box score
Laces BC player stats and box score
Rose BC vs Laces BC Game Summary
Rose BC and Laces BC faced each other again on Monday, their third meeting in the 2025 Unrivaled season. Chelsea Gray and Co. hoped to win their second straight game against the same opponents after beating them 83-69 in early February. A victory would also allow Rose to return to the win column after losing 71-62 to Mist BC less than 24 hours ago.
Laces roared off the gate behind Alyssa Thomas, who led a 15-5 opening run. After Rose coach Nola Henry called a timeout, her team took over by blitzing Laces with a 12-2 blast. The first quarter ended in a 17-17 draw.
After the sizzling runs in the first quarter, the second period was a seesaw battle until the halftime buzzer sounded. Angel Reese already had 10 points and 10 rebounds after two quarters to lead Rose to a 31-30 lead.
Thomas tallied eight points, eight rebounds and three assists for Laces. Kayla McBride carried the scoring cudgels with 11 points, four rebounds and one assist.
Rose and Laces engaged in another back-and-forth duel in the third quarter. Lexie Hull came off the bench to give Chelsea Gray and Angel Reese a boost. Rose carried a 47-44 advantage heading into the fourth quarter.
Tiffany Hayes opened the final frame with three straight baskets to push Laces back to the driver's seat. Gray and Reese responded with crucial shots to drag Rose to a 56-50 advantage and on the brink of a win.
Kayla McBride drained a triple to keep Laces' hopes alive before Chelsea Gray ended the game with a jumper. Rose BC won against Laces 58-53 to take a 2-1 series lead.