Angel Reese hit by Aaliyah Edwards in Dream's dominant win over Sun
During the Atlanta Dream's 104-69 victory over the Connecticut Sun, Angel Reese was struck in the face by Aaliyah Edwards and finished with a poor shooting night.
The Atlanta Dream defeated the Connecticut Sun 104-69, but the game featured a notable altercation when Angel Reese was hit in the head area by Aaliyah Edwards during a layup attempt, prompting a Flagrant 1 foul after review. Reese also endured multiple blocks from Brittney Griner, who denied her early shot and two later attempts, resulting in Reese making only three of 13 field goals and committing two turnovers. Reese managed to pull down 15 rebounds, showcasing her strength on the glass despite the offensive woes.
The foul was omitted from the Dream's post-game briefing. This incident adds to a series of high-profile WNBA fouls this season, including Alyssa Thomas' throat punch on Caitlin Clark and DiJonai Carrington's strike on Sophie Cunningham. The league continues to navigate the controversy over hard contact as it heads into a break before the upcoming FIBA Women’s World Cup, where Reese will join Team USA alongside Clark.
Why it matters
The incident highlights growing concerns over player safety and disciplinary standards in the WNBA.
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