The Sky also got strong contributions from Kia Nurse, who added 11 points, and Hailey Van Lith, who recorded seven points, five assists, and three rebounds. However, one of the tough realities of preseason basketball—especially with a roster of 18 players—is making cuts.

Angel Reese starred at forward for the Chicago Sky during her rookie season in the WNBA, but she was dominant and popular far before then. She spent four years at the college level, and while she is more well-known for her tenure with the LSU Tigers, Reese began her career with her hometown team, the Maryland Terrapins.

Former LSU star Angel Reese’s homecoming in the Sky’s WNBA exhibition opener over the Brazilian national team was a smashing success.