Breanna Stewart powers Mist past Phantom to claim first Unrivaled championship in thrilling Miami finale

TOI GLOBAL DESK | TOI GLOBAL | Mar 05, 2026, 19:55 IST

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Star forward Breanna Stewart delivered a dominant performance to lead Mist Basketball Club to an 80–74 victory over Phantom Basketball Club in the inaugural Unrivaled championship game in Miami on Wednesday night. Stewart scored a league career-high 32 points while adding four rebounds, two steals and two blocks to control the game from the opening minutes. The star also sealed the win with clutch free throws near the end. Mist received strong support from Arike Ogunbowale, who scored 19 points, and Allisha Gray, who added 12. Phantom fought hard behind Kelsey Plum’s explosive 40-point effort, with Kiki Iriafen and Tiffany Hayes contributing 13 and 12 points. The title marks another milestone for Stewart, who co-founded the league with Napheesa Collier and continues building opportunities for professional women’s basketball players worldwide. Fans also saw the league’s unique target score format keep the final minutes dramatic before Stewart finished it.

<p>Mist BC wing Breanna Stewart (30) celebrates with teammate Alanna Smith (8) after scoring during the second half of a semifinal in an Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball game against Breeze BC, Monday, March 2, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p>

Breanna Stewart delivered a huge performance with 32 points as Mist BC defeated Phantom BC 80-74 to win the championship of the Unrivaled on Wednesday night in Miami. The victory gave the team the first title in the young league that Stewart helped start with Napheesa Collier.

Stewart controlled the game from the start and finished with a league career high in points. She also added four rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Her free throws late in the game confirmed the win for Mist. Stewart has already won titles at many levels of basketball and this added another one to her long list.

“I pride myself on being a winner and continuing to build a space for players,” Stewart said after the game.

Mist received strong support from the bench as well. Arike Ogunbowale scored 19 points and Allisha Gray added 12. The championship prize was also a big reward, with each Mist player earning $100,000 for the win.

Phantom entered the playoffs as the top seed and pushed Mist throughout the game. Kelsey Plum led Phantom with 40 points on efficient shooting. Kiki Iriafen scored 13 and Tiffany Hayes added 12.

The game remained close for most of the night. Mist led by six points at the end of the third quarter. Under Unrivaled rules, the final quarter has no game clock and teams play until they reach a target score. In this match the target was 79 points.

Stewart calmly stepped to the line near the end and finished the job for Mist, closing the championship win and adding another major moment to her career.

“I am really excited about what this league can become,” Stewart said.

Breanna Stewart powers Mist past Phantom to claim first Unrivaled championship in thrilling Miami finale

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