Paige Bueckers, Breeze BC Lose Tight Game to Hive in Unrivaled Action

Bueckers' 28-point effort not enough as Breeze BC falls to Hive BC 70-68

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Paige Bueckers and her Breeze BC team faced off against Sonia Citron and Hive BC in a closely contested Unrivaled league game. Breeze led for most of the first half, going up by as much as 12 at halftime and 15 early in the third quarter. However, Hive mounted a furious comeback, going on a 14-0 run to get back within one. The two teams battled back and forth in the fourth quarter, but Citron's late basket proved to be the game-winner as Hive edged Breeze 70-68.

Why it matters

This was an important game for Breeze BC as they looked to solidify themselves as a contender in the Unrivaled league. The loss keeps them at .500 on the season and raises questions about whether they have the supporting cast to truly compete with the top teams.

The details

Bueckers had a standout game, scoring 28 points on 13-of-23 shooting to go with 7 rebounds and 5 assists. She scored 13 of Breeze's 16 points in the third quarter to keep them in the game. However, her teammates struggled, with Rickea Jackson shooting just 5-of-13 and Dominique Malonga having an off night. Kelsey Mitchell led Hive with 22 points, while Monique Billings added an impressive 15 points and 17 rebounds.

  • Breeze BC led by as much as 12 at halftime and 15 early in the third quarter.

The players

Paige Bueckers

A WNBA star playing for Breeze BC in the Unrivaled league, she had a standout game with 28 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Sonia Citron

The runner-up for WNBA Rookie of the Year, she plays for Hive BC and hit the game-winning shot to defeat Breeze BC.

Kelsey Mitchell

The leading scorer for Hive BC, she had 22 points in the win over Breeze.

Monique Billings

The Hive BC player had an impressive double-double with 15 points and 17 rebounds, along with 2 steals and 2 blocks.

Rickea Jackson

A key player for Breeze BC, she had 15 points and 11 rebounds but shot just 5-of-13 from the floor.

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What’s next

Breeze BC will look to bounce back when they face the Lunar Owls on February 17th.

The takeaway

This loss highlights the need for Breeze BC to develop more consistent scoring options beyond Paige Bueckers if they want to be considered a true contender in the Unrivaled league.