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Two First-Time Matchups TONIGHT on TNT 🏀
Plus, more history in Week 3 with the second-ever dunk in Unrivaled!
Monday Preview
In their first games of the week, the Breeze and Laces showed exactly how they want to win. Paige Bueckers and Dominique Malonga can change a game in a hurry. Malonga came out cooking, notching a career high 21 points, eight rebounds, one steal and one block. She also had the first dunk of the Unrivaled season and second in Unrivaled history. And Bueckers closed with 28 points and seven assists as Breeze survived the Lunar Owls, 75-68.
As for the Laces, they controlled the glass and the paint in a 70-52 win over the Hive. Tonight, it’s Lunar Owls at Hive, followed by Laces at Breeze, marking the first-ever matchups between the 2026 expansion clubs and their opponents.
Glass and Grit
This one starts on the boards. The Lunar Owls are at their best when Aaliyah Edwards turns misses into extra possessions, and she did it again Saturday with 23 points and 16 rebounds. Marina Mabrey added 18, and Skylar Diggins delivered a season-high 17 as the Owls made a push after halftime.
For the Hive, this matchup is a chance to pair their shotmaking with more one-and-done stops. Sonia Citron led the way with 14 on Saturday while Natisha Hiedeman delivered a season-high 11 off the bench, and Kelsey Mitchell hit double figures as Hive searched for rhythm and run-starters. If Hive can turn rebounds into early offense and keep possessions clean, they’ll put real pressure on the Owls.
Who wins Lunar Owls at Hive? |
Tempo Test
The Breeze have the league’s toughest two-player pressure point right now. Paige Bueckers is dictating pace and closing games, and Dominique Malonga is commanding the paint. Malonga set the tone from the opening minutes in their win on Saturday.
The Laces are built to challenge that with physicality and patience. They dominated the boards Saturday and never let the Hive’s offense breathe. Naz Hillmon had 16 points, 13 rebounds and hit the game-winner. Maddy Siegrist matched Naz with a career-high 16, and Jackie Young posted 14 points and nine assists. This could turn into one of the best matchups of the season so far as the league’s first and third place teams square off.
Who wins Laces at Breeze? |
4 Days Away: Unrivaled Takes Philly đź””
If you haven’t been to one of our Philly Watch Parties presented Miller Lite, your final opportunity is on Friday! Join us for a Pre-Game Party for Philly is Unrivaled presented by Xfinity at Stateside Live: 1100 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
What to Expect?
Celebrate with Unrivaled fans from 4:30-6:30 pm ET
Ticket giveaways to the games later that night đź‘€, merch giveaways, and more!
Stop by before tip-off at 7:30 pm of our first ever tour stop at Xfinity Mobile Arena!
In the Club
Unrivaled practices aren’t just about getting better. They’re where clubs build chemistry, talk a little trash, and have a lot of fun. Here’s what the clubs have been up to this week, with plenty of behind-the-scenes looks from the practice courts.
 Paige Bueckers reacts to winning the inaugural Unrivaled $50K Free Throw Challenge presented by Xfinity |  How well can the Hive hoop... And by hoop, we mean hula hoop |
 Let’s go BTS at Laces practice |  Why is Marina Mabrey upside down on the court at Owls practice? |
 The Misties are keeping things fresh at practice with a last to the ball challenge |  The Phantom know how to turn up! Who else wants to join this party? |
 Everyone is going OFF at Rose practice |  Vinyl learned this week that defense is hard, so talk is key |
Behind the Scenes at Unrivaled
Episode 3 of our behind the scenes series, The Show, features teammates Paige Bueckers and Rickea Jackson alongside a heated matchup between Marina Mabrey and Courtney Williams, with both players breaking down what it was like going head-to-head.
Go inside practices, locker rooms, and game nights as personalities shine and intensity ramps up.
