Arike Ogunbowale of the Mist drives to the basket against the Breeze during the third quarter of the Unrivaled 2026 game at Sephora Arena on Feb. 23. (Photo by Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images)
MIAMI - Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale, a Milwaukee native, was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery after police say she punched a man in the face at a Miami nightclub.
What we know:
A four-time WNBA All-Star, Ogunbowale was celebrating early Thursday at the club E11EVEN after winning the Unrivaled championship with the Mist that night. According to Miami-Dade County police records, Ogunbowale punched the man in the face, knocking him to the ground, and security cameras captured the act.
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The county corrections department said Ogunbowale has been released from custody.
"The league is aware of an incident involving Arike Ogunbowale and we are in the process of gathering additional information," Unrivaled spokesperson Tish Carmona said. "We’re in contact with Arike and her representatives."
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The Wings said they were aware of her arrest and "are in the process of gathering more information. Further comments will be provided once we have more details."
The Associated Press left a message seeking comment with Excel Management, which represents Ogunbowale.
Ogunbowale scored 19 points in the title game Wednesday night against the Phantom.
The Source: The Associated Press provided this report.