The Unrivaled wrapped up another successful season with the Mist BC winning the championship. There were many key contributors to the victory, with Breanna Stewart claiming the Final MVP accolade for her all-around performance, while Arike Ogunbowale provided the offensive punch in the game.
In the press conference, Stewart mentioned that she doesn’t celebrate unless she wins (a title), but the celebration for Arike Ogunbowale proved costly as police slapped battery charges on the WNBA star.
Police Arrest Arike Ogunbowale
As per the reports, the police arrested the former Notre Dame star at 4:22 a.m. on Thursday outside of a Miami nightclub. The police report states that Ogunbowale punched a man with a closed fist, and he fell to the ground.
The footage also showed the same incident, and also the staff escorting the playmaker out of E11even. The police said that they reviewed CCTV footage and confirmed the victim’s statement. Per the police report, Ogunbowale was taken into custody without incident.
Alanna Smith is a true Aussie drinking a shoey 🍺
— WNBA Got Game (@wnbagotgame) March 5, 2026
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The police later released the seven-year veteran on $ 1000 as both Unrivaled and Wings are looking to gather more information on the topic.
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While her 2025 WNBA performances were disappointing for the Dallas Wings franchise, the star remained a key figure in the franchise’s development plan. One key aspect of the team’s success is her bond with Paige Bueckers in the backcourt.
Arike Ogunbowale Celebrates Championship Win With Paige Bueckers
The Dallas Wings are working on building a franchise around the former UConn star, while the veteran guard is also serving as an important player for the side. With the possibility of Wings landing Azzi Fudd as its first overall pick, the franchise might look for a better solution to the back-court dilemma in the upcoming seasons.
While the situation will be part of the 2026 season, the Unrivaled champion celebrated her win with PB and Aziaha James, sharing the video she wrote, “My rooks”
Arike Ogunbowale celebrating the championship with her Dallas Wings’ rookies: Paige Bueckers and Aziaha James 🪩 pic.twitter.com/pDoYKFMXlh
— WNBA Got Game (@wnbagotgame) March 5, 2026
Interestingly, another Wings’ star who won the title, Lu Yueru, was not in the frame with the celebrations going on among the Dallas stars.