Arlington, TX (July 28, 2025) – The Dallas Wings dominated the New York Liberty 92-82 at College Park Center on Monday night, securing a pivotal victory highlighted by a record-breaking performance from Arike Ogunbowale. With a national audience watching on ESPN, Ogunbowale made history, recording 20 points and a career-high 14 assists, tying the franchise’s single-game assist record previously set by Ivory Latta in 2012. This was Ogunbowale’s fifth career points-assists double-double and the first time in Wings history that a player achieved a double-double in both categories in a single half.

In a remarkable display, Ogunbowale recorded 15 points and 10 assists in the first half alone, making her just the third player in WNBA history to achieve a points-assists double-double in a half. Her efficiency stood out even more, as she became the first player this season to record 20+ points and 10+ assists with only one turnover, joining just one other player in franchise history to do so.

Paige Bueckers Impresses in Rookie Campaign

Not to be overshadowed, rookie Paige Bueckers had another stellar performance, marking her tenth 20-point game of the season. She added six rebounds, four assists, and three steals to her stat line, continuing to impress in her first professional season. Meanwhile, Luisa Geiselsöder matched her career high with 14 points, contributing to a balanced team effort.

Dallas’ Strong Team Performance

The win gives Dallas a 1-0 lead in their 2025 series with New York and clinches a 42-41 advantage in the all-time series. With the victory, the Wings improve to 8-19 on the year, while the Liberty fall to 17-8. This victory also marks the second time this season Dallas has won the second game of a back-to-back, joining the Minnesota Lynx and Atlanta Dream as the only teams with multiple wins in such situations.

Game Breakdown:

First Quarter: Dallas 31, New York 19

The Wings came out firing with a starting lineup that included JJ Quinerly, Bueckers, Ogunbowale, Haley Jones, and Geiselsöder for the first time this season. Jones made her first career start for Dallas, and the Wings wasted no time jumping out to an 8-0 run, forcing New York to call a timeout early. Ogunbowale led the way with 11 points in the first quarter, hitting 4-of-6 from the field and also dishing out four assists. Dallas’ offense surged to a 24-9 run, and by the end of the quarter, they were just one point shy of their season-high in scoring.

Second Quarter: Dallas 32, New York 17

Dallas came out strong again, opening the second quarter with an 8-0 run that quickly ballooned into a 22-8 advantage. Ogunbowale, Bueckers, and Geiselsöder all contributed in double digits by halftime, with Ogunbowale recording a remarkable 15 points and 10 assists. The Wings shot a blistering 27-of-46 from the field in the first half, setting franchise records for field goals made and assists (20). New York, on the other hand, was limited to just 32.4% shooting, and Dallas carried a commanding 27-point lead into the break.

Third Quarter: Dallas 22, New York 26

The Liberty mounted a response in the third quarter with a 15-5 run, led by Sabrina Ionescu’s 9 points. However, Ogunbowale and Bueckers combined for 12 points, maintaining Dallas’ 20-point advantage. The Liberty managed to outscore Dallas in the paint, 22-8, but could not overcome the deficit as the Wings continued to control the game.

Fourth Quarter: Dallas 7, New York 20

The Liberty came alive in the final frame, mounting a furious comeback with a 22-3 run. Despite a seven-point effort from Ionescu, Dallas struggled to score, making just one field goal in the quarter. However, the Wings’ free-throw shooting kept them afloat, going 4-of-4 from the line to hold off New York’s surge. The Liberty’s offense shot 6-of-15 from the floor in the final stanza but couldn’t completely erase the deficit.

Key Contributions and Team Stats:

Jonquel Jones led New York with 18 points and 7 rebounds, while four Liberty players finished in double figures. However, New York could not outshoot Dallas, who dominated in key areas. The Wings won the battle on the boards (39-34), in the paint (34-12), in second-chance points (8-6), and in fast-break points (15-2). Dallas’ bench also outscored New York’s by four, with Li Yueru and DiJonai Carrington combining for 17 points.

The Wings will return to College Park Center on Wednesday night to host the Atlanta Dream at 7 p.m. CT. The season series is tied at 1-1, with Dallas securing a 68-55 win in their last matchup.

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Postgame Press Conference 

Final Thoughts

Dallas’ commanding victory over New York was a showcase of offensive and defensive dominance, with Ogunbowale leading the way in a performance for the ages. With a strong all-around effort, the Wings showed why they remain one of the league’s most dangerous teams when they’re firing on all cylinders.