In a close match against the Valkyries at Chase Center, Angel Reese stood out with impressive rebounding ability, accumulating 18 total rebounds and scoring 17 points. Despite her team's loss, her performance made an impact, particularly down the stretch. Coach Natalie Nakase noted Reese's timeliness in boxing out opponents, which contributed to her success on the boards. Reese's popularity was evident as she received a warm reception from the crowd, underscoring her status as a well-regarded player in the league, leading in rebounds per game.
At the end of the day, the stat sheet read 17 points and 18 rebounds, with seven of those coming on the offensive glass.
She grabbed only one of her famed "MeBounds," which is Reese's trademarked nickname for pulling in one of her own misses, but still gobbled up six other offensive boards.
It's not just the location, it's the timing of when she bonks, said Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase, highlighting Reese's skill in boxing out opponents.
Reese received a rousing ovation during the pregame introductions, an honor usually reserved only for returning Stanford alumni and Caitlin Clark among visiting players.
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