Arike Ogunbowale Becomes the Dallas Wings’ All-Time Leading Scorer

The 25-Year-Old Guard Reached the Milestone in a Loss to the New York Liberty

On Sunday, July 24, 2023, Arike Ogunbowale became the Dallas Wings' all-time leading scorer in a 93-85 loss to the New York Liberty. The 25-year-old guard surpassed Skylar Diggins-Smith's previous record of 4,989 points, finishing the game with 26 points, seven rebounds, and six assists.

Ogunbowale's Impressive Career

Ogunbowale was drafted by the Wings with the fifth overall pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft. In her four seasons with the team, she has averaged 19.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. She has also been named to the All-WNBA Second Team twice and was the WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2019.

Ogunbowale's scoring prowess is a major reason for the Wings' success in recent years. The team has made the playoffs in each of her four seasons, including a trip to the WNBA Finals in 2020.

Ogunbowale's Place in Wings History

Ogunbowale's achievement is a significant moment in Wings history. She is now the face of the franchise and one of the most popular players in the WNBA. Her scoring ability and leadership will be key to the Wings' continued success in the years to come.

The Game Against the Liberty

The Wings lost to the Liberty 93-85 in the game where Ogunbowale broke the scoring record. Ogunbowale finished the game with 26 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, while Diggins-Smith had 23 points and seven assists for the Liberty. The Wings are now 12-14 on the season and are in sixth place in the Western Conference.