WNBA Scores September 30, 2026: Dream Advance, Ogunbowale Scores Record 45

The WNBA scores for September 30, 2026 delivered a playoff sweep and an overtime classic. The Atlanta Dream eliminated the Washington Mystics to reach the semifinals for the first time since 2018. Later, Arike Ogunbowale scored a WNBA playoff-record 45 points as the Dallas Wings defeated the Golden State Valkyries and forced a decisive Game 3.

Atlanta will meet the New York Liberty in the semifinals. Meanwhile, Dallas and Golden State will return to San Francisco on Friday with their seasons on the line.

WNBA Scoreboard — September 30, 2026

• Atlanta Dream 93, Washington Mystics 75 — Atlanta wins series 2-0
• Dallas Wings 108, Golden State Valkyries 100 (OT) — series tied 1-1

Atlanta Dream 93, Washington Mystics 75

Dream Pull Away Late to Complete First-Round Sweep

Atlanta opened quickly, survived Washington’s second-half push and then closed with authority. Allisha Gray led the Dream with 22 points, while Jordin Canada delivered 19 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds. Canada scored 13 of her points in the fourth quarter.

Rhyne Howard and Angel Reese each added 15 points. Naz Hillmon scored 10 as Atlanta earned its first trip to the WNBA semifinals since 2018.

Sonia Citron led all scorers with 25 points for Washington. Kiki Iriafen recorded 15 points and 16 rebounds, becoming the first player in Mystics history to produce a first-half double-double in a playoff game. Washington also outrebounded Atlanta 47-32.

However, Atlanta’s ball pressure and perimeter shooting decided the game. The Dream forced 19 turnovers while committing only eight. Atlanta also made 13 of 32 3-pointers, compared with Washington’s 7-of-22 effort, and finished with a 23-13 advantage in assists.

Turning Point

Washington erased most of a 13-point first-half deficit with a 14-2 run that stretched across the third and fourth quarters. The surge pulled the Mystics within 65-62 and brought the home crowd back into the game.

Atlanta answered immediately. The Dream scored the next 13 points, and Canada capped the run with a 3-pointer. After Washington again tried to respond, Canada made consecutive 3-pointers and a jumper to build an 89-70 lead with 2:58 remaining.

Star of the Game: Jordin Canada

19 points, 11 assists, seven rebounds. Canada organized Atlanta’s offense and personally ended Washington’s comeback attempt with 13 fourth-quarter points.

The Dream swept the series 2-0 and will host New York in Game 1 of the semifinals on Sunday. Washington’s season ended after its first playoff appearance since the franchise’s 2019 championship run.

Dallas Wings 108, Golden State Valkyries 100 (OT)

Ogunbowale’s Record 45 Forces Game 3

With Dallas facing elimination, Arike Ogunbowale authored the highest-scoring playoff performance in WNBA history. She finished with 45 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals, shooting 12-of-23 from the field, 5-of-8 from 3-point range and 16-of-18 at the free-throw line.

Ogunbowale scored 22 points across the fourth quarter and overtime. Alysha Clark provided a vital 21 points off the bench on 6-of-7 shooting, while Aziaha James added 13. Paige Bueckers had a difficult shooting night, scoring 10 points on 3-of-13 from the field, but she contributed four assists and helped create two of Ogunbowale’s overtime 3-pointers.

Gabby Williams produced a career-high 36 points for Golden State, adding seven assists, six rebounds and four steals. Kaila Charles scored 14, Kayla Thornton had 13, and Veronica Burton and Janelle Salaün each added 11.

Dallas shot 50% from the field and 52.2% from 3-point range. The Wings also made 32 free throws and won the rebounding battle 44-35. Golden State shot 46.6% overall and made 12 3-pointers, but the Valkyries went just 2-of-12 in overtime.

Turning Point

Golden State led 93-90 in the closing seconds of regulation. Ogunbowale then hit an off-balance corner 3-pointer with 4.1 seconds remaining to tie the game and force overtime.

She stayed aggressive in the extra period. Ogunbowale banked in a 30-footer on Dallas’ first overtime possession, then buried another 3-pointer with 1:46 left to break a 100-100 tie. The second shot gave Dallas the lead for good as the Wings closed overtime on a 10-0 run.

Star of the Game: Arike Ogunbowale

WNBA playoff-record 45 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals. Ogunbowale delivered the tying shot in regulation and the go-ahead basket in overtime while scoring nearly 42% of Dallas’ points.

The series is tied 1-1. Golden State will host the winner-take-all Game 3 on Friday in San Francisco.

Updated WNBA Playoff Standings After September 30

The regular season is complete, so the standings below show each playoff team’s first-round record and current status:

• New York Liberty — 2-0 (advanced to semifinals)
• Atlanta Dream — 2-0 (advanced to semifinals)
• Indiana Fever — 1-1 (series tied)
• Las Vegas Aces — 1-1 (series tied)
• Dallas Wings — 1-1 (series tied)
• Golden State Valkyries — 1-1 (series tied)
• Minnesota Lynx — 0-2 (eliminated)
• Washington Mystics — 0-2 (eliminated)

WNBA Semifinal Picture Begins to Take Shape

New York and Atlanta are now the first confirmed semifinal matchup. The Liberty advanced by becoming the first No. 8 seed to eliminate a No. 1 seed, while the Dream reached the second round by sweeping Washington.

The other semifinal pairing remains unsettled. Indiana and Las Vegas will play their deciding Game 3 on Thursday. Dallas and Golden State will settle their series Friday. The winners of those two games will meet in the semifinals.

Wednesday’s results therefore produced both certainty and suspense: Atlanta moved on, Washington went home, and Ogunbowale ensured that Dallas and Golden State must play one more game.

Sources

• CBS Sports: Atlanta Dream at Washington Mystics box score and recap
• CBS Sports: Golden State Valkyries at Dallas Wings box score and recap