Mist Earns their Tenth Win As they Scratch Vinyl in Unrivaled Basketball

By Daniel Feuerstein | Friday, February 27th, 2026 | Miami, FL.

Hard-fought game, until the Mist broke away

The second afternoon game in the Unrivaled Women’s three-on-three tournament, as Mist wanted to get their tenth win of the season, had to meet a tough and hungry Vinal side that was looking to continue and make the playoffs. It looked as if Vinyl had the upper hand, but midway through the second quarter, it was all Mist as they played tough and finally took over the game, as they defeated Vinyl by a final score of 72-62.

Breanna Stewart led all scorers with 28 points, while Raw Burrell led all Vinal players with 23 points. Alanna Smith was second on the Mist with 18 points, Brittney Griner of Vinyl, and Arike Ogunbowale tied for most points with 12 coming off the bench.

First Half: Vinyl got off to a great start, until Mist blinded them and took over

Vinal got off on a 6-0 run to start in the first quarter, then Mist turned it on to stay with them. Alanna Smith hit three straight three-pointers to stay close. Brittany Griner hit a buzzer-beater to end the first quarter. Then in the second Quarter, Erica Wheeler nailed a three, and then Rae Burrell got the bucket and the foul, then the Mist took over when Brianna Stewart converted a layup and took the lead. Stewart converted the next 12 consecutive points and took the 45-42 lead at the half.

Second Half: Mist held the lead and got the victory

Vinyl kept cutting the deficit against the Mist as Brittany Griner tied the game at 52 with a layup, but Mist retook the lead as Arike Ogunbowie got the ball and challenged Griner at the hoop. Lays it in to retake the lead. Stewart made a big block to prevent the Vinyl from cashing in to make it a game. In the fourth quarter, whoever reaches the 71 points plateau ends the game. Alanna Smith grabbed the rebound and went on a full-court press to reach the bucket and lay it in. Smith and Stewart continued to serve layups until Brianna Stewart finally got the winning bucket to end it.

KEY STATS:

MIST: 29 FOR 60 FG, 8 FOR 21 3PTS, 3 FOR 5 FT
VINYL: 27 FOR 56 FG, 4 FOR 16 3PTS, 4 FOR 6 FT
LARGEST LEAD: VINYL BY 10 POINTS IN THE 4TH QUARTER

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