Main Character of Friday, June 26, 2026

Marina Mabrey is a guard for the Toronto Tempo in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She gained widespread recognition on June 26, 2026, when she delivered a historic performance against the Los Angeles Sparks, tying the WNBA's single-game scoring record with 53 points. Playing in an expansion team context, Mabrey's explosive offensive display helped lead the Tempo to a dominant 125-97 victory.

Mabrey's record-tying performance was marked by exceptional three-point shooting. She connected on 9 of 18 attempts from beyond the arc, simultaneously tying the WNBA's single-game three-point record. Overall, she shot 17 of 28 from the field, demonstrating remarkable efficiency throughout the game. The victory improved Toronto's record to 9-9 on the season, bringing the expansion franchise to the .500 mark.

The scoring outburst represented a significant milestone in Mabrey's season. Just six days earlier, on June 20, she had recorded a career-high 37 points in a Tempo win over the Sun, signaling an upward trajectory in her offensive production heading into this record-tying performance.