Wings’ Arike Ogunbowale Arrested, Charged With Battery at Miami Nightclub
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery after allegedly punching a security staffer at a Miami nightclub following the Unrivaled championship game.
- The incident occurred around 4:20 a.m. when Ogunbowale was being escorted out of the club due to an unrelated altercation; she was released on a $1,000 bond.
- Ogunbowale helped lead the Mist to an 80-74 championship victory, scoring 19 points in the Unrivaled title game hours before the incident.
- Both Unrivaled and the Wings have acknowledged the incident and are gathering more information, with statements indicating ongoing communication with Ogunbowale and her representatives.
- Ogunbowale
