Angel Reese Exits Game After On-Court Incident, Returns to Shoot Free Throws
Angel Reese was hit in the face during a game between Atlanta and New York. She left for the locker room, returned to make two free throws, and then went back to the locker room.
Amarillo, TX, September 24, 2026 —
Angel Reese, a player in a game between the Atlanta and New York teams, was involved in an on-court incident that led to her temporarily leaving the game. During the match, Reese was struck in the face.
Following the incident, Reese departed the court and went to the locker room for evaluation. The specifics of the play leading to the contact were not detailed in the provided summary.
After a period in the locker room, Reese returned to the game. She then proceeded to the free-throw line where she successfully made two shots. Her participation in the game was again cut short as she subsequently returned to the locker room.
The exact date of the game, the opponent Reese’s team was playing against (beyond the mentioned Atlanta and New York), the player who made contact, the severity of the injury, and the final outcome of the game were not provided in the summary of the event.
Story summarized from the original created by The Associated Press on www.myhighplains.com, see more information here.
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