​Marina Mabrey showcases stylish arrival before Tempo face Mystics originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Marina Mabrey has become one of the WNBA’s biggest stars during the Toronto Tempo’s inaugural season, and she’s also making an impression long before tipoff. Ahead of Tuesday night’s home game against the Washington Mystics, Mabrey arrived at Coca-Cola Coliseum wearing a stylish pregame outfit that quickly made the rounds on social media. Athlete Vanity shared photos of the Tempo guard’s tunnel walk, with fans once again taking notice of one of the league’s most fashionable arrivals.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhile the night ultimately ended in disappointment for Toronto with a 79-62 loss, Mabrey’s pregame appearance added another memorable tunnel moment during what has been a breakout season for the first-time WNBA All-Star.Tunnel fashion has become an increasingly popular part of the WNBA experience, giving players another opportunity to showcase their personalities before games.Mabrey has embraced that spotlight throughout Toronto’s inaugural campaign, regularly arriving in eye-catching outfits before taking the floor. The latest look came just days after one of the hottest stretches of her season.Entering Tuesday’s contest, Mabrey had scored 30 points against the New York Liberty before erupting for 34 points against the Dallas Wings. Those performances further cemented her status as one of the league’s most dangerous offensive players.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTuesday, however, was a much different story.MORE: Stephanie White surprises Indiana Fever with Kelsey Mitchell announcement after dominant weekWashington’s defense made life difficult for Mabrey throughout the night. The veteran guard finished with eight points, one rebound, three assists and one steal while shooting 3-for-13 from the field and 2-for-7 from three-point range. It marked just her fifth single-digit scoring game of the season after entering the matchup averaging a career-best 21.0 points per contest.Despite the off night, Mabrey remains one of the WNBA’s breakout performers in 2026. The 29-year-old is averaging 21.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists while shooting 44.7% from the field and 40.0% from beyond the arc. Earlier this season, she etched her name into league history by tying the WNBA single-game scoring record with 53 points while also matching the league mark with nine made three-pointers.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSelected by Toronto in the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft, Mabrey has quickly become the face of the franchise and one of the league’s most exciting scorers. While Tuesday’s result wasn’t what the Tempo hoped for, Mabrey’s latest tunnel appearance served as another reminder that she’s become one of the WNBA’s standout personalities both before and during games.Stephanie White surprises Indiana Fever with Kelsey Mitchell announcement after dominant w