WNBA: Chicago Sky at Atlanta Dream Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) controls the ball against the Atlanta Dream during the first half at Gateway Center Arena at College Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese made career history after hair-pulling incident

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated Jun 16, 2025 9:17 AM ET

The Connecticut Sun didn’t need to give Angel Reese more ammunition, but the Chicago Sky star finished Sunday’s game with an exclamation point for her career following an intense moment in the third quarter.

The Sky entered Sunday’s contest having suffered three-straight blowouts tallying a combined 64 points. On Saturday, Reese’s rival, Caitlin Clark went off for 32 points in a 102-88 upset of the previously undefeated (and defending champion) New York Liberty on Saturday.

On Sunday, Reese showed her strength on offense, facilitating strong passes to teammates and grabbing defensive boards in a 78-66 win over the Sun in front of 8,451 fans at Mohegan Sun Arena.

The Chicago Sky-Connecticut Sun had a heated moment

In the third quarter, Sun guard Bria Hartley grabbed Reese’s left ponytail when the second-year forward went up for a rebound. Reese confronted Hartley and wound up shoving Olivia Nelson-Ododa when the Connecticut forward stepped in.

The hair pull was crazy lmaoooo pic.twitter.com/rRPsml44Ma

— Shabazz (@ShowCaseShabazz) June 15, 2025

Reese made a statement on the floor after the incident, recording 11 points on 2-of-7 shooting. Despite her poor shooting on Sunday, Reese’s point total was aided by a 7-for-7 effort on free throws. She added 13 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals, and two blocks.

Angel Reese had a career day

WNBA: Chicago Sky at Los Angeles Sparks Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) reacts in the first half against the LA Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

On Tuesday night, Reese became the fastest WNBA player in history to earn 30 double-doubles. On Sunday, Reese earned her first career triple-double, and it came via a victory that improved Chicago’s record to 3-7. The Sun dropped to 2-8.

ANGEL REESE HAS HER FIRST TRIPLE-DOUBLE IN THE W pic.twitter.com/6orkAxXNkG

— espnW (@espnW) June 15, 2025

The Sky have an off day on Monday before they host the Washington Mystics on Tuesday at 7 p.m. CST. Reese and the Sky will try and create some momentum this week (and month) going against sub .500 teams in the WNBA.

Reese wasn’t the only Sky player having a career day against the lowly Sun. Rookie Hailey Van Lith had a breakout game on Sunday, scoring a team-high 16 points to go along with five rebounds, one assist, and one block in 24 minutes on the court.

WNBA: Dallas Wings at Chicago Sky Chicago Sky guard Hailey Van Lith (2) is seen during the first half against the Dallas Wings at the Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

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