2019 Opening Weekend

This weekend tipped off the 2019 WMLBA season opener in Dallas Texas. The Dallas Lightning has an impressive weekend beginning with the 2018 finals rematch against the San Antonio Troopers. The Lightning defeated the Troopers lead by Shaunte Smith tallying up 23 points on 9 of 17 shooting. The Troopers were lead by Ijeoma Waturyocha with 17 point on 6 of 13 shooting and 7 rebounds. 'The Dallas Lightning proved today why they're the reigning WMLBA Champions. Every off season they put together a great group of players who compete at an extremely high level.' -WMLBA Commissioner Janell Burse

Next week WMLBA actions continues in Topeka Kansas when the Lightning look to remain undefeated against the Oklahoma Warriors and the Topeka Shock. This will be the first time the Shock and Warriors make their WMLBA debuts. For more information about the WMLBA please visit www.WMLBA.com

-J. Henderson
WMLBA Writer