In a thrilling display of basketball prowess, the Laces emerged victorious over the Rose in an Unrivaled duel, with Jackie Young leading the charge. The game was a true test of mettle for both teams, as they entered with 3-1 records. While the Rose initially took the lead, the Laces proved their mettle, ultimately claiming a 70-66 victory. The turning point came when Young took over, scoring four unanswered points and then a three, followed by Naz Hillmon's consecutive points. This left the Rose with a three-point lead entering the final quarter. Young's heroics continued, and she sealed the win with a jumper over Stevens, putting the Laces on top of the Unrivaled standings. The Rose's Chelsea Gray and Kahleah Copper kept them in the game, but it was Young's performance that made all the difference. In the second game, the Hive suffered a blowout loss to the Phantom, 71-59. The Phantom's Aliyah Boston dominated the paint with 22 points and six rebounds, while Kelsey Plum had a stellar rookie year, scoring 20 points and hitting the game-winner. The Hive struggled with their shooting, making only two 3-pointers and shooting a low 16.7 percent. Despite Kelsey Mitchell's 17 points and eight assists, the Hive couldn't overcome the Phantom's strong performance. The Laces' triumph over the Rose and the Phantom's blowout win highlight the competitive nature of Unrivaled, leaving fans eager for more action.
