Kate Martin Trends After Controversial Foul on Angel Reese
The inaugural season of the Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball league is heating up, and Monday night’s matchup between Angel Reese and Kate Martin added even more fuel to the competition.
Both players, who gained widespread attention during their rookie WNBA seasons, took the court in Miami, Florida, as Reese’s Rose Basketball Club faced off against Martin’s Laces Basketball Club. In a highly anticipated showdown, Laces secured a 71-64 victory over Rose, but a particular moment between Reese and Martin stole the spotlight.
The Foul That Got Everyone Talking
With under a minute left in the first quarter and Laces leading 13-12, Reese drove aggressively to the basket, only to be met mid-air by Martin. The Golden State Valkyries guard committed a hard foul, sending the Chicago Sky forward crashing to the floor. While Reese missed the shot, she managed to convert her free throw attempt, which, under Unrivaled’s unique rules, counted for two points.
As expected, the moment sparked immediate reactions on social media.
A fan on social media said “OMG Kate almost sent Barbie back to the bayou.”
One user posted “No way Angel Reese scores if Martin doesn’t foul her… she was completely out of control.”
“Kate low-key getting revenge on Angel,” added a third.
“What a flop,” a different fan claimed.
“Kate and Angel have history…” another person pointed out.
A Competitive Rivalry Renewed
This isn’t the first time Reese and Martin have clashed on the court. Their rivalry traces back to the 2023 NCAA Women’s National Championship, where Reese’s LSU Tigers dominated Martin, Caitlin Clark, and the Iowa Hawkeyes in a 102-85 victory. However, Iowa and Martin got their revenge in the 2024 Elite Eight, eliminating LSU from the tournament.
Monday’s game proved that the competition between these two players is far from over. While Martin contributed seven points and six rebounds in the Laces’ win, Reese had an impressive stat line with 17 points, seven rebounds, and two assists—though she eventually fouled out.
WNBA veteran Kayla McBride sealed the victory for Laces with a clutch game-winning shot.
The Next Chapter in the Martin-Reese Saga
Basketball fans won’t have to wait long to see these two battle again. Reese and Martin are set to face off once more this Saturday in another Unrivaled matchup.
With their competitive history and fiery on-court encounters, this growing rivalry is quickly becoming a must-watch storyline in women’s basketball.
