Chelsea Gray Rallies to Beat Allisha Gray in Unrivaled 1-on-1 Final

Chelsea Gray wins $200,000 championship prize after coming back from early deficits.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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In a battle of the Grays, Chelsea Gray of the Rose BC fought back to defeat Allisha Gray of the Mist BC in the best two-out-of-three-games format of the Unrivaled 1-on-1 championship in Miami. Chelsea Gray won $200,000 as the champion, while Allisha Gray earned $50,000 as the runner-up. Kelsey Plum of the Phantom BC and Aliyah Boston, also of the Phantom BC, were the semifinalists, earning $25,000 each.

Why it matters

The Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament has become a highly anticipated annual event, showcasing the individual skills of top WNBA players and offering substantial prize money. Chelsea Gray's comeback victory highlights her competitive drive and ability to perform under pressure, cementing her status as one of the league's premier players.

The details

Chelsea Gray won the first game 8-3 after losing the opening game 7-0 to Allisha Gray. In the final game, Allisha jumped out to a 6-0 lead before Chelsea mounted a comeback to win 7-6 and claim the $200,000 championship prize. In the semifinals, Chelsea Gray rallied from an 8-0 deficit to beat Kelsey Plum 12-8, while Allisha Gray defeated Aliyah Boston 12-10.

  • The Unrivaled 1-on-1 championship took place on Saturday, February 15, 2026 in Miami, Florida.

The players

Chelsea Gray

A four-time WNBA champion, including last season with the Las Vegas Aces, who rallied to defeat her opponent Allisha Gray and win the $200,000 Unrivaled 1-on-1 championship.

Allisha Gray

The runner-up in the Unrivaled 1-on-1 championship, earning $50,000 after defeating Aliyah Boston in the semifinals.

Kelsey Plum

A semifinalist in the Unrivaled 1-on-1 championship, earning $25,000.

Aliyah Boston

A semifinalist in the Unrivaled 1-on-1 championship, earning $25,000.

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What they’re saying

“'Exhausted, grateful, humbled, excited. Everything, man. I said it out there, a lot of people didn't pick me to be sitting here talking to y'all. Keep on, you know, surprising people, I love it.'”

— Chelsea Gray (USA TODAY)

The takeaway

Chelsea Gray's dramatic comeback victory in the Unrivaled 1-on-1 championship showcases her resilience, skill, and ability to perform under pressure, cementing her status as one of the WNBA's elite players. The substantial prize money and high-profile nature of the event also highlight the growing popularity and significance of individual skills competitions in women's professional basketball.