Caitlin Clark celebrates Angel Reeseโs defeat when her best friend shows sheโs better than she is
Reeseย and Golden State Valkyries guardย Kate Martinย clashed in the Unrivaled league.
The 3-on-3ย Unrivaled leagueย has quickly become a battleground for some of the most competitive players in womenโs basketball.
On Monday night, the spotlight was onย Golden State Valkyriesย guardย Kate Martinย andย Chicago Skyย forwardย Angel Reese, who brought their heated college rivalry to the professional stage in Miami, Florida.
The clash betweenย Reeseโs Rose Basketball Club andย Martinโs Laces Basketball Club delivered fireworks, with Martin ultimately prevailing 71-64.
The matchup was as intense as expected, reigniting a rivalry that traces back to their NCAA days.ย Reeseย delivered a standout performance, butย Martinโs team proved superior, adding another layer of intrigue to their storied history.
In the first quarter, with the Laces holding a slim 13-12 lead, Reese made an aggressive drive to the basket.ย Kate Martin, refusing to back down, metย Reeseย mid-air and committed a hard foul that sentย Reeseย crashing to the floor.
Althoughย Reeseย missed the shot, she converted her free throw attempt-worth two points under Unrivaledโs unique scoring system.
Social media buzzed with reactions to the clash. Fans were quick to share their opinions on the moment. โOMG Kate almost sent Barbie back to the bayou,โ one fan quipped. โKate low-key revenge fouling Angel,โ another added.
โNo way Angel scores if Kate doesnโt foul herโฆcompletely out of control,โ a third commented.
Despite the loss,ย Reeseย tallied an impressive 17 points, seven rebounds, and two assists before fouling out.ย Martinย contributed seven points, six rebounds, and a defensive presence that helped seal the victory.ย Kayla McBrideย delivered the game-winning shot for the Laces, adding to the drama.
From College Rivals to Professional Foes
The history betweenย Reese and Martinย goes back to the 2023 NCAA National Championship, whereย Reeseโs LSU Tigers dominated Iowa, 102-85, to claim the title.
However, Martin and Iowa exacted revenge in the 2024 Elite Eight, knocking LSU out of contention. These encounters have fueled a rivalry that continues to captivate fans.
Caitlin Clark, Martinโs best friend and Iowa teammate, was undoubtedly thrilled to see her ally triumph. Known for her competitive edge,ย Clarkย has been a consistent presence in the narrative surrounding Reese and Martin. Her support adds another layer of complexity to this already intense rivalry.
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The next chapter in this saga is just around the corner, asย Reeseย andย Martinย are set to face off again on Saturday in Unrivaled. Fans are eager to see ifย Reeseย can bounce back or if Martin and the Laces will maintain their momentum.
With each game, the rivalry grows more intense, solidifying the impact of these players on the evolving landscape of womenโs basketball.
