Angel Reese made history on Saturday night, becoming the first player to be ejected from an Unrivaled game. The incident occurred in the second quarter of a matchup between the Rose and Laces when Reese was called for a foul on Tiffany Hayes. As she walked away, Reese made a dismissive gesture, which led to her first technical foul.

Officials Didn’t Accept Her Explanation

Following the initial technical, Reese attempted to explain that her gesture was directed at Hayes rather than the referee. However, the officials did not accept her reasoning and handed her a second technical, resulting in an automatic ejection. The moment sparked debate among fans, with some arguing the call was too harsh.

A Tough Season for the Rose

Reese’s ejection came as the Rose struggled to find momentum in the league. Entering the game with a 1-4 record, the team has been fighting to climb the standings in the six-team competition. Losing a key player like Reese only made their challenge tougher against the Laces.

Unrivaled’s Competitive Edge on Display

The ejection highlights the intensity of Unrivaled, the newly launched league featuring WNBA stars. With physical play and emotions running high, the competition is proving to be just as fierce as the traditional WNBA season.

WNBA: Angel Reese Makes History with First-Ever Unrivaled Ejection.

What’s Next for Angel Reese and the Rose?

Despite the setback, Reese and the Rose will look to bounce back in their next game against the Mist on Friday at 8:15 p.m. ET. Fans will be watching closely to see how Reese responds after making headlines in the league’s early days.