The inaugural Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament has concluded its first rounds with several memorable moments and standout performances from top WNBA players. Despite some bumps in the system, including a condensed bracket due to injuries and player well-being, the games proved to be fun and competitive for both players and fans.
Several top-seeded players advanced to Friday’s semifinals, including Aaliyah Edwards, who upstaged her own teammate Breanna Stewart in just under two minutes of play. Edwards’ determination and skill were on full display as she also defeated Allisha Gray in a close matchup. Her motivation for winning the $200,000 top prize was clear, with Edwards citing her rookie contract as a major motivator.
Other notable matchups saw Courtney Williams take down Rhyne Howard to reach the semifinals, while Azurá Stevens barely allowed Los Angeles teammate Rae Burrell any shots in a 12-2 win. Arike Ogunbowale’s matchup against former WNBA teammate Satou Sabally was physical but ultimately resulted in a strong victory for Ogunbowale.
The stage is now set for Friday night’s semifinals, where top contenders Azurá Stevens and Napheesa Collier will face off against Aaliyah Edwards and Z. The winners of each matchup will advance to the best-of-three series finale, with the $200,000 prize on the line.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/unrivaleds-1-on-1-tournament-proves-a-fun-experiment-despite-some-bumps-along-the-way-130021557.html