WNBA standout Arike Ogunbowale faces a battery charge following an altercation at a Miami nightclub. The incident occurred around 4:20 a.m. on Thursday at the popular E11EVEN venue.
Details of the Altercation
A security guard claims Ogunbowale struck him in the face while he attempted to escort her from the club amid an unrelated dispute. The punch reportedly knocked the guard to the ground. Authorities took her mugshot before releasing her on a $1,000 bond. Video footage captures the event.
Celebration Turns Chaotic
Ogunbowale had been marking her Unrivaled team, Mist BC’s, 3×3 tournament victory over Phantom. The team secured an 80-74 win on Wednesday, with Ogunbowale contributing 19 points. The nightclub hosted the official championship after-party.
Career Highlights
The Dallas Wings guard, a four-time WNBA All-Star since entering the league in 2020, earns approximately $240,000 annually, placing her among the league’s top earners.
The Dallas Wings issued a statement: “The Wings are aware of an incident involving Arike Ogunbowale and are in the process of gathering more information. Further comments will be provided once we have more details.”
Venue Response
E11EVEN declined to address the specific incident but emphasized its role: “We were thrilled to have served as the venue for the official championship after party for the Unrivaled champions and are honored that athletes and teams across multiple sports consistently choose E11EVEN to celebrate their victories. We remain committed to providing a world-class environment that reflects the energy, excitement, and prestige of those moments.”
Notable visitors to the club include the U.S. men’s hockey team, fresh off their gold medal win against Canada at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
