Allisha Gray Survives Bracket Upheaval, Stands Alone as No. 1 Seed in Unrivaled Semifinals
Allisha Gray delivered a statement performance Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 ET, advancing to the semifinals of the Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament as the last remaining No. 1 seed after a night of surprising eliminations.
Dominant Friday performance
Gray defeated No. 7 Rae Burrell 11-2, turning the contest into a one-sided affair after building an early 9-0 advantage. Gray shot 50 percent from the field, converting key looks and finishing the match with a composed offensive showing that left little room for a Burrell comeback.
Bracket chaos leaves Gray standing
The tournament’s second round and quarterfinals produced a wave of upsets that toppled three of the four top seeds. While the opening round saw all four No. 1 seeds advance, the bracket rapidly reshuffled on Friday evening, leaving Gray as the lone top seed to reach the semifinals. Her ability to control pace and capitalize on possessions separated her from other favorites who fell earlier in the night.
Path forward and the prize picture
With the 28-player field already narrowed to four semifinalists, Gray now moves into the weekend with a clear path toward the tournament’s largest payout. The event features a total prize pool of $300, 000, with the champion set to collect the largest share. Gray’s semifinal matchup will determine whether she can parlay Friday’s efficiency into a run for the title.
Lessons from last year’s run
Gray’s advancement this year follows a deeper familiarity with the format: she reached the quarterfinals in the inaugural edition and fell to a tough opponent. That experience appears to have paid dividends, as Friday’s performance showed improved decisiveness and poise in late-game situations. The one-on-one format rewards players who can create reliable scoring opportunities and manage the clock; Gray checked both boxes in Miami.
What comes next in Miami
The semifinals and final are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 ET, with the final played as a best-of-three series. Gray enters the weekend as the favorite by seeding and momentum, but the single-elimination nature of earlier rounds and the tournament’s compressed schedule leave little margin for error. Matchups will test both isolation scoring and defensive adjustments, and Gray’s ability to maintain the aggressive start she displayed on Friday will be crucial.
As the event moves toward its climax, Gray’s role as the last remaining No. 1 seed makes her the focal point of the bracket. Her performance Friday was a reminder that, in a field defined by parity and superstar talent, consistency and control can tilt short-format competitions in a player’s favor.
