Mist Clinch Playoff Berth, Defeat Lunar Owls

Breanna Stewart and Allisha Gray lead Mist to victory over struggling Lunar Owls

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Mist, led by Breanna Stewart and Allisha Gray, defeated the Lunar Owls 140-125 to clinch a playoff berth in the Unrivaled Basketball League. The Lunar Owls, playing without injured star Napheesa Collier, were unable to keep pace despite strong performances from Marina Mabrey and Aaliyah Edwards.

Why it matters

With just one week left in the regular season, the Mist have secured their spot in the playoffs, while the Lunar Owls remain in last place and face an uphill battle to earn a postseason berth. This game highlighted the talent gap between the two teams and the importance of depth for playoff contenders in the Unrivaled league.

The details

The Mist, led by Breanna Stewart's 19 points and 9 rebounds and Allisha Gray's game-high 20 points, were able to pull away in the second half after a close first half. The Lunar Owls kept the game close early, thanks to 25 points from Marina Mabrey and a double-double from Aaliyah Edwards, but ultimately couldn't overcome the Mist's balanced attack and superior depth.

  • The Mist clinched a playoff berth with the win on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
  • The Lunar Owls fell to 3-9 on the season with the loss.

The players

Breanna Stewart

A two-time WNBA MVP, Breanna Stewart is a key contributor for the Mist, averaging 19.7 points and 9.4 rebounds per game.

Allisha Gray

Allisha Gray is the leading scorer for the Mist, averaging 20 points per game and forming a formidable duo with Breanna Stewart.

Marina Mabrey

Marina Mabrey is the leading scorer for the struggling Lunar Owls, averaging 24.9 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game.

Aaliyah Edwards

Aaliyah Edwards has been a bright spot for the Lunar Owls, averaging a double-double with 22.4 points and 13.2 rebounds per game.

Napheesa Collier

Napheesa Collier, the Lunar Owls' injured star, has not played at all this season as she recovers for the 2026 WNBA campaign.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was a big game for us to clinch a playoff spot, and the team really stepped up to get the job done.”

— Breanna Stewart, Forward, Mist (draftkings.com)

“It's been a tough season without Napheesa, but we're going to keep fighting to the end and try to earn a playoff spot.”

— Marina Mabrey, Guard, Lunar Owls (draftkings.com)

What’s next

The Mist will look to secure a favorable playoff seed in their final regular season game, while the Lunar Owls will need to win their remaining games and get help from other teams to have a chance at the postseason.

The takeaway

The Mist's balanced attack and depth proved too much for the shorthanded Lunar Owls, highlighting the importance of roster construction and injury management in the competitive Unrivaled Basketball League.