Reese concluded the game with 16 points and a career-best 18 rebounds, shooting 7-of-13 from the field, bringing her total to 151 rebounds across 14 games.
According to Across The Timeline, only Yolanda Griffith (177), Tina Charles (176), and Chery Ford (152) have grabbed more rebounds in their first 14 WNBA games than Reese. Known as a rebounding force in college, where she was named Most Outstanding Player in the 2023 NCAA Tournament, Reese has maintained her dominance on the boards in the professional league.
During her time at Maryland in 2021-22, Reese led the Big Ten in total rebounds, and at LSU the following season, she topped the nation in rebounds, averaging 14.4 per game, the most in SEC history.
In the WNBA, Reese has excelled particularly in offensive rebounding, boasting a league-leading 16.6% offensive rebound rate as per Her Hoop Stats. Her eight offensive boards against the Wings brought her season total to 68, second only to Griffith’s 78 for the most by a rookie in their first 14 games. Overall, Reese’s 19.4% rebound rate ranks second-best in the WNBA, while her average of 10.8 rebounds per game places her third.
Reese also expressed her focus on contributing to victories through her rebounding prowess: “I just want to do whatever it takes to win,” she added. “And rebounding is what I do to win. “Looking ahead, Reese is on track to potentially join the elite company of only four rookies—Cindy Brown, Griffith, Ford, and Charles—who have finished a season averaging a double-double in points and rebounds in WNBA history.