AU Pro Basketball Game Recap: Record Breaking Performances Take Center Stage in Nashville
The energy at Nashville Municipal Auditorium was electric this past Friday as Week Two of the Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball season continued with a high stakes doubleheader. From dominant individual streaks to record breaking team performances, here is everything you need to know about the latest action on the court.
Game 9: Glow Stays Perfect with Second Half Surge
Final Score: Glow 91, Eclipse 80
In the opening matchup, Glow (2-0) proved why they are the team to beat this week, using a massive second half to pull away from Eclipse (1-1).
The Sims Streak Continues: Guard Odyssey Sims was unstoppable, dropping a game high 25 points. This marked her 29th consecutive double digit scoring game and her 26th career game with 25+ points a league record.
A Historic Starting Five: For the first time since February 2025, a team saw all five starters score in double figures. Alongside Sims, Rebekah Gardner (14 pts), Sarah Ashlee Barker (12 pts), Natasha Mack (11 pts), and Kierstan Bell (10 pts) all contributed to the balanced attack.
Eclipse Resilience: Despite the loss, Shey Peddy earned MVP 1 honors for Eclipse, finishing with 19 points and five triples. Captain Alysha Clark also added a season high 17 points.
The Turning Point: With the game tied at 37 all, Glow ignited an 18-8 run in the third quarter to take a lead they would never relinquish.
Game 10: Gold Rush Finds Their Rhythm
Final Score: Gold Rush 97, Rhythm 86
The nightcap saw Gold Rush (1-1) even their weekly record by outlasting a persistent Rhythm (0-2) squad in a game defined by long range shooting.
Nurse’s Second Half Takeover: Guard Kia Nurse was the catalyst for Gold Rush, scoring 18 of her 21 points in the second half. She knocked down five three pointers and secured her eighth straight double digit scoring effort dating back to last season.
Captain’s First Win: Kaitlyn Chen secured her first victory as a captain, earning MVP 1 honors with 19 points, five rebounds, and four assists.
Record Setting Night: Gold Rush set a new season high for three pointers made (15) and blocked shots (9) in a single game.
Rhythm’s Struggle: Despite 15 point performances from Nalyssa Smith and Aerial Powers, Rhythm remains winless this season. Captain Aneesah Morrow dominated the glass with 15 rebounds but fell just short of a double-double with nine points.
Leaderboard Watch
The Friday results have caused a shakeup at the top of the season standings:
Rebekah Gardner: 2,499 points
2. Odyssey Sims: 2,239 points
3. Kaitlyn Chen: 2,185 points
4. Natasha Mack: 2,132 points
What’s Next?
The action continues Saturday, February 14, with another doubleheader in Nashville:
Eclipse vs. Rhythm (6:30 p.m. ET)
Glow vs. Gold Rush (9:00 p.m. ET)