Unrivaled 2026 Scores and Top Highlights from Friday's 1 vs. 1 Bracket
Unrivaled's second round tipped off Friday and concluded with the quarterfinals, delivering highlights, upsets and standout moments as the league's biggest stars took center stage in one-on-one play.
All four No. 1 seeds — Kelsey Mitchell, Paige Bueckers, Allisha Gray and Breanna Stewart — advanced through the opening round, though the bracket quickly shifted.
By the end of the night, three of the four No. 1 seeds had been eliminated in a series of competitive upsets, leaving Allisha Gray as the lone top seed remaining in the semifinals.
The road to the title began to take shape as the 28-player field was trimmed to four semifinalists competing for a share of the $300,000 prize pool.
Quarterfinals Results
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No. 2 Kelsey Plum def. Kelsey Mitchell, 11-7
Kelsey Plum and Kelsey Mitchell were tied at seven before Plum converted a two-point free throw and followed with a jumper to seal the win.
Although both players shot 3-of-7 from the field, Plum's three free throws proved to be the difference in the victory.
No. 2 Chelsea Gray def. No. 1 Paige Bueckers
Paige Bueckers was held to just two points in the quarterfinals, converting a driving bank jumper to cut into a 4-0 deficit. Chelsea Gray caught fire, scoring seven straight points to secure the win over the No. 1 seed.
No. 4 Aliyah Boston def. No. 2 Aaliyah Edwards
Aliyah Boston dominated Aaliyah Edwards to advance to the semifinals with a 12-0 victory. Edwards finished 0-of-5 from the field, while Boston capitalized at the free-throw line to help seal the win.
No. 1 Allisha Gray def. No. 7 Rae Burrell 11-2
As the last remaining No. 1 seed, Allisha Gray defeated the lowest seed left in the tournament, No. 7 Rae Burrell, with an 11-2 victory while shooting 50 percent from the field.
Gray jumped out to a 9-0 lead before Burrell made her first basket, but it proved too little, too late as Gray sealed the win with a layup.
Second Round Highlights
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No. 1 Kelsey Mitchell def. No. 5 Veronica Burton, 11-5
Kelsey Mitchell and Veronica Burton opened Friday's second round with a decisive performance from the No. 1 seed.
Mitchell jumped out to a 9-0 run, setting the tone early in what was nearly a shutout. Burton responded with a 3-pointer and a 2-pointer to score five straight and briefly shift momentum.
Mitchell, however, ended any comeback hopes with a layup to seal the 11-5 victory.
No. 2 Kelsey Plum def. No. 7 Natisha Hiedeman, 12-0
Kelsey Plum dominated Natisha Hiedeman, limiting her to just two shot attempts while shooting 5-of -6 from the field to secure a 12-0 second-round victory. Plum capped the performance with a stepback 3-pointer that put her one point away from the win.
No. 1 Paige Bueckers def. No. 4 Arike Ogunbowale, 12-4
Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale went head-to-head for a spot in the next round, with Bueckers pulling away for a 12-4 win in her inaugural one-on-one Unrivaled tournament appearance.
Ogunbowale jumped out to a 4-0 lead, briefly putting Bueckers on her heels. That proved to be the spark Bueckers needed, as she responded with a 12-0 run to clinch the victory.
No. 4 Aliyah Boston def. No. 1 Breanna Stewart, 11-7
Aliyah Boston became the first player to take down a No. 1 seed, defeating Unrivaled co-founder and veteran Breanna Stewart 11-7.
Stewart opened with a 4-0 run before Boston responded to tie it at 4-4. A tough 3-pointer and a turnaround hook shot put Boston one basket away from the win. Stewart answered with a 3-pointer to cut it to 9-7, but Boston sealed the victory with a game-winning jumper.
No. 1 Allisha Gray def. No. 8 Saniya Rivers, 12-9
Allisha Gray and Saniya Rivers traded baskets early before Rivers knocked down a 3-pointer to take a 9-3 lead over the No. 1 seed.
With her back against the wall, Gray responded with a 3-pointer to spark a nine-point run and secure the victory.
Unrivaled Round 1 and 2 Bracket
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First Round
Pod A
No. 1 Kelsey Mitchell def. No. 8 Rachel Banham, 12-3
No. 5 Veronica Burton def. No. 4 Courtney Williams, 11-0
No. 2 Kelsey Plum received a bye
No. 7 Natisha Hiedeman received a bye
Pod B
No. 1 Paige Bueckers def. No. 8 Kate Martin, 12-5
No. 4 Arike Ogunbowale def. No. 5 Brittney Sykes, 11-2
No. 3 Jackie Young def. No. 6 Aziaha James, 12-4
No. 2 Chelsea Gray def. No. 7 Natasha Cloud, 11-10
Pod C
No. 1 Allisha Gray received a bye
No. 8 Saniya Rivers received a bye
No. 6 Sonia Citron def. No. 3 Marina Mabrey, 12-10
No. 7 Rae Burrell def. No. 2 Rhyne Howard, 12-9
Pod D
No. 1 Breanna Stewart def. No. 8 Li Yueru, 11-6
No. 4 Aliyah Boston def. No. 5 Laeticia Amihere, forfeit
No. 6 Shakira Austin def. No. 3 Dearica Hamby, 12-10
No. 2 Aaliyah Edwards def. No. 7 Dominique Malonga, 11-8
Second Round
Pod A
No. 1 Kelsey Mitchell def. No. 5 Veronica Burton 11-5
No. 2 Kelsey Plum def. No. 7 Natisha Hiedeman 12-0
Pod B
No. 1 Paige Bueckers def. No. 4 Arike Ogunbowale, 12-4
No. 2 Chelsea Gray def. No. 3 Jackie Young, 12-6
Pod C
No. 1 Allisha Gray def. No. 8 Saniya Rivers, 12-9
No. 7 Rae Burrell def. No. 6 Sonia Citron, 11-0
Pod D
No. 4 Aliyah Boston def. No. 1 Breanna Stewart, 11-7
No. 2 Aaliyah Edwards def. No. 6 Shakira Austin, 11-9
Quarterfinals
Pod A
No. 2 Kelsey Plum def. No. 1 Kelsey Mitchell, 11-7
Pod B
No. 2 Chelsea Gray def. No. 1 Paige Bueckers, 11-2
Pod C
No. 1 Allisha Gray def. No. 7 Rae Burrell, 11-2
Pod D
No. 4 Aliyah Boston def. No. 2 Aaliyah Edwards, 12-0
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