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Who is Marina Mabrey? The feisty Tempo guard who tied the WNBA scoring record with 53 points
By DOUG FEINBERG, Associated Press at ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Casual sports fans may not know much about Marina Mabrey. She doesn't garner the national attention of other more well-known WNBA players. But the feisty and competitive Mabrey created a buzz with one of the best shooting perfomances in WNBA history, matching the league scoring record of 53 point...
Key takeaway But the feisty and competitive Mabrey created a buzz with one of the best shooting perfomances in WNBA history, matching the league scoring record of 53 points in a win over Los Angeles [...
Why this matters in The McAllen
Marina Mabrey's record-tying performance is a welcome boost to the Rio Grande Valley's sports scene, which has been growing in popularity over the years. As a community that takes pride in its athletic achievements, McAllen residents are likely to take notice of Mabrey's impressive feat. The fact that she flies under the national radar makes her achievement all the more notable, and her competitive spirit is something that local fans can get behind. With the WNBA gaining more traction in the region, Mabrey's performance could help attract new fans to the league and inspire young athletes in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area to pursue their own basketball dreams. As the WNBA season continues, it will be interesting to see if Mabrey's team can build on this momentum and make a push for the playoffs, potentially bringing more excitement and attention to the local sports landscape.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Casual sports fans may not know much about Marina Mabrey. She doesn't garner the national attention of other more well-known WNBA players. But the feisty and competitive Mabrey created a buzz with one of the best shooting perfomances in WNBA history, matching the league scoring record of 53 point...
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