SportsPublished: 25 August 2026 at 09:41

Angel Reese sets new WNBA rebounding record with 26 boards in Dream's win over Sparks

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese grabbed 26 rebounds in a game against the Los Angeles Sparks, setting a new WNBA record and helping her team to victory.

Angel Reese delivered a historic performance for the Atlanta Dream, pulling down 26 rebounds in a matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks and setting a new WNBA record in the process.

Her total surpassed the previous league mark of 24 rebounds, which had been held by Chamique Holdsclaw.

Beyond the record-breaking rebounding total, Reese also contributed 11 points to the effort, giving her a double-double — the 27th of her season so far.

The milestone underscores Reese's reputation as one of the league's most dominant rebounders and marks a significant achievement in her WNBA career to date.

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