Kiki Rice Departs Game with Ankle Injury in Tempo's Loss to Liberty

During a challenging road game against the New York Liberty on Wednesday night, Kiki Rice, a rookie guard for the Toronto Tempo, sustained what appeared to be an ankle injury. The incident occurred late in the final quarter when Rice fell after attempting a layup that was blocked, visibly wincing in pain as she clutched her left ankle. Following the fall, she managed to rise and made her way to the tunnel for medical attention.

Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello provided no updates regarding Rice's condition after the game, according to TSN's Raegan Subban. Her potential absence would be a significant setback for the Tempo, who currently hold a 5-5 record this season.

Rice, a former standout at UCLA and a key player on the Bruins' 2026 championship team, has been making a notable impact in her rookie season, averaging 13.1 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. The situation surrounding her injury will be closely monitored in the coming days.

Looking ahead, the Tempo are scheduled to face the Chicago Sky at home this Sunday afternoon.