It was reported Friday that WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale was arrested at a Miami nightclub.
On Wednesday night, Breanna Stewart hit the game-winning free throw to secure an Unrivaled championship for the Mist. The legendary forward from UConn scored 32 points in the final against top-seeded Phantom. Ogunbowale certainly played a role in the win by scoring 19 points for her squad.
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According to multiple reports, Ogunbowale was celebrating her Unrivaled championship at Miami club E11EVEN. She was ultimately arrested for allegedly punching a security guard.
“The officer made contact with the alleged victim … who claimed he was attempting to escort 29-year-old Ogunbowale out of the club due to an unrelated altercation — when she punched him in the face with a closed fist, causing him to fall to the ground,” TMZ reported.
“The alleged victim identified Ogunbowale on the scene … and she was taken into custody without incident for battery.”
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Mar 4, 2026; Miami, FL, USA; Mist wing Arike Ogunbowale (24) celebrates with her teammates after winning the Unrivaled championship game against the Phantom at Sephora Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images© Sam Navarro-Imagn Images.
(© Sam Navarro-Imagn Images.)What’s the latest on Arike Ogunbowale?
As of now, Ogunbowale is facing charges of first-degree misdemeanor battery. Her WNBA team, the Dallas Wings, released a statement on this incident.
“The Wings are aware of an incident involving Arike Ogunbowale and are in the process of gathering more information,” the team said. “Further comments will be provided once we have more details.”
Ogunbowale is set to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. She was previously playing on a three-year, $725,952 supermax contract.
This story was originally published by The Spun on Mar 6, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.