A'ja Wilson breaks the WNBA's single-season scoring record and eyes another milestone
3 months, 1 week ago

A'ja Wilson breaks the WNBA's single-season scoring record and eyes another milestone

NPR  

A'ja Wilson breaks the WNBA's single-season scoring record and eyes another milestone toggle caption Darron Cummings/AP INDIANAPOLIS — A'ja Wilson broke the WNBA single-season scoring record just before the first half of the Las Vegas Aces' game against the Indiana Fever on Wednesday night. Wilson hit a jumper from the free throw line with 26.4 seconds left in the second quarter to surpass the previous mark of 939 points set by Jewell Loyd in 2023. I’m never going to stop shooting, but the group that we have in this locker room is something that I’m truly so happy to be around.” Wilson needed just 35 games to top last year’s record by Loyd, who did it in 38 games. Wilson’s previous high was 912 points, set in 40 games last season.

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Aces wear jerseys to support A’ja Wilson who finished 2nd for Defensive Player of the Year
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Aces wear jerseys to support A’ja Wilson who finished 2nd for Defensive Player of the Year

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The entire Las Vegas Aces team wore A’ja Wilson jerseys to the opening game of their series with New York in support of their teammate, who they felt deserved the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award. The team also wore pants designed by Hayes, who is up for the league’s Sixth Woman of the Year award. …

A’ja Wilson scores 21 after snagging third MVP award, helps Aces beat Storm 78-67 in playoff opener
3 months ago

A’ja Wilson scores 21 after snagging third MVP award, helps Aces beat Storm 78-67 in playoff opener

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — A’ja Wilson scored 21 points and blocked five shots after earning her record-tying third MVP award earlier Sunday, and the two-time defending-champion Las Vegas Aces held the Seattle Storm to a pair of free throws in the fourth quarter in pulling away for a 78-67 victory in Game 1 of the best-of-three series. Kelsey Plum missed her …

A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark are unanimous choices for WNBA AP Player and Rookie of the Year
3 months ago

A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark are unanimous choices for WNBA AP Player and Rookie of the Year

The Independent  

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Wilson scores 21, sets rebounding mark and Las Vegas Aces defeat Seattle Storm 85-72
3 months ago

Wilson scores 21, sets rebounding mark and Las Vegas Aces defeat Seattle Storm 85-72

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — A’ja Wilson scored 21 points and set the WNBA record for most rebounds in a season as the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Seattle Storm 85-72 on Tuesday night. The loss locks Seattle into the fifth playoff spot where it is likely to play Las Vegas in the first round. Jackie Young had 16 points and six assists …

A’ja Wilson becomes 1st WNBA player to reach 1,000 points in a season as Aces top Sun
3 months, 1 week ago

A’ja Wilson becomes 1st WNBA player to reach 1,000 points in a season as Aces top Sun

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — A’ja Wilson became the first WNBA player to score 1,000 points in a season when she finished with 29 in the Las Vegas Aces’ 84-71 win over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday. Young’s pull-up jumper midway through the period made it 58-47 and Las Vegas led by double figures the rest of the way. Wilson was dominant …

A’ja Wilson’s single-season WNBA scoring mark likely short-lived. Several players poised to break it
3 months, 1 week ago

A’ja Wilson’s single-season WNBA scoring mark likely short-lived. Several players poised to break it

Associated Press  

A’ja Wilson has been scoring at a record pace all season long and now she owns the all-time mark for points in a single year. Las Vegas’ two-time MVP is averaging 27.31 points and Wilson is on pace to be the first player ever to reach 1,000 points in a single season with the Aces having four games left. Here’s …

Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson Scripts WNBA History; Breaks Single-Season Scoring Record
3 months, 1 week ago

Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson Scripts WNBA History; Breaks Single-Season Scoring Record

News 18  

A’ja Wilson broke the WNBA single season scoring record just before the first half of the Las Vegas Aces’ game against the Indiana Fever on Wednesday night. The Aces’ two-time league MVP came into the game averaging 27.3 points and 11.9 rebounds. I’m never going to stop shooting, but the group that we have in this locker room is something …

A’ja Wilson becomes the WNBA’s single-season scoring leader, Aces beat Fever for 14th straight time
3 months, 1 week ago

A’ja Wilson becomes the WNBA’s single-season scoring leader, Aces beat Fever for 14th straight time

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — A’ja Wilson became the WNBA’s single-season scoring leader and finished with 27 points and 12 rebounds to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Indiana Fever 86-75 on Wednesday night for their 14th straight win in the series. After Indiana got within 72-66, Wilson scored eight straight Las Vegas points in a two-minute span for an 80-71 lead …

Caitlin Clark left writhing in pain after taking elbow to the face as A'ja Wilson makes WNBA history in Aces win vs. Fever
3 months, 1 week ago

Caitlin Clark left writhing in pain after taking elbow to the face as A'ja Wilson makes WNBA history in Aces win vs. Fever

Daily Mail  

Caitlin Clark took a nasty blow to the face after a collision with Jackie Young during the Indiana Fever's 86-75 loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday night. The reigning WNBA Finals MVP broke the single-season scoring record with her 940th and 941st points on a jumper right before halftime. #WNBA #FeverRising pic.twitter.com/GdziNP72k7 — Ashwin September 12, 2024 A'ja …

Aces star A’ja Wilson breaks WNBA single season scoring record as Aces beat Fever
3 months, 1 week ago

Aces star A’ja Wilson breaks WNBA single season scoring record as Aces beat Fever

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — A’ja Wilson broke the WNBA single season scoring record just before the first half of the Las Vegas Aces’ game against the Indiana Fever on Wednesday night. I’m never going to stop shooting, but the group that we have in this locker room is something that I’m truly so happy to be around.” Wilson needed just 35 games …

A’ja Wilson has 30 points, 14 rebounds as Aces hand Sky 7th-straight loss 90-71
3 months, 2 weeks ago

A’ja Wilson has 30 points, 14 rebounds as Aces hand Sky 7th-straight loss 90-71

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — A’ja Wilson scored 30 points and had 14 rebounds, Chelsea Gray added 13 points and 10 assists and the Las Vegas Aces beat Chicago 90-71 on Tuesday night, handing the Sky their seventh straight loss. Wilson’s eighth game this season with at least 30 points and 10 rebounds helped Las Vegas stay a game up on Seattle …

After solid first quarter, Sparks can’t keep pace with Aces
4 months ago

After solid first quarter, Sparks can’t keep pace with Aces

LA Times  

The Sparks’ Crystal Dangerfield pulls up for a jumper against the Aces on Sunday in Las Vegas. A’ja Wilson scored 34 points and grabbed 13 rebounds — her WNBA-record 17th game this season with 20-plus points and 10-plus rebounds — to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Sparks 87-71 on Sunday. Kelsey Plum made four three-pointers and finished with …

A’ja Wilson drops 28 to become Las Vegas Aces’ all-time leading scorer in victory over Dallas Wings
5 months, 2 weeks ago

A’ja Wilson drops 28 to become Las Vegas Aces’ all-time leading scorer in victory over Dallas Wings

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — A’ja Wilson scored 28 points and became the franchise’s all-time leading scorer Sunday as the Las Vegas Aces beat the Dallas Wings 104-85. We’re going to keep passing it and planting the seeds for the next generation.” Kelsey Plum added 23 points, Jackie Young scored 18 and Chelsea Gray 12 for the Aces. Wilson and Plum had …

Wilson’s double-double leads 2-time champion Aces past Mercury 89-80 in season opener
7 months, 1 week ago

Wilson’s double-double leads 2-time champion Aces past Mercury 89-80 in season opener

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — A’ja Wilson had 30 points and 13 rebounds, and the two-time champion Las Vegas Aces opened their season Tuesday night by holding off a late rally and beating the Phoenix Mercury 89-80. Then at the game’s first timeout, the announced sellout crowd of 10,419 was encouraged to sing along with “We are the Champions.” That’s the largest-ever …

A’ja Wilson, Becky Hammon and ‘resilient’ Las Vegas Aces favored to win third WNBA title in a row
7 months, 2 weeks ago

A’ja Wilson, Becky Hammon and ‘resilient’ Las Vegas Aces favored to win third WNBA title in a row

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The two-time defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces are flush with an array of accomplished pros, all with seemingly a singular focus while fans are buzzing about the arrival of Caitlin Clark. They became the first team since the Los Angeles Sparks in 2001-02 to win consecutive titles when they beat the New York Liberty in four …

Las Vegas Aces seal back-to back WNBA titles
1 year, 2 months ago

Las Vegas Aces seal back-to back WNBA titles

The Independent  

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WNBA: Aces defeats Liberty to win second straight title
1 year, 2 months ago

WNBA: Aces defeats Liberty to win second straight title

The Hindu  

The Las Vegas Aces won its second consecutive WNBA title on Wednesday after beating the New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4 of the Finals. New York had appeared on track to keep their first Finals campaign in 21 years alive against a depleted Aces roster but an error-filled second half cost them dearly. New York had a commanding lead …

WNBA Finals: Aces become first repeat champs in 21 years, beat Liberty in Game 4
1 year, 2 months ago

WNBA Finals: Aces become first repeat champs in 21 years, beat Liberty in Game 4

LA Times  

Las Vegas’ A’ja Wilson drives to the basket as New York’s Stefanie Dolson and Courtney Vandersloot defend during Game 4 of the WNBA Finals on Wednesday in New York. The Las Vegas Aces became the first team in 21 years to win back-to-back WNBA championships, getting 24 points and 16 rebounds from A’ja Wilson and a defensive stop in the …

Defending champion Aces return to WNBA Finals, beat Wings 64-61 to complete sweep
1 year, 2 months ago

Defending champion Aces return to WNBA Finals, beat Wings 64-61 to complete sweep

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — A’ja Wilson and the defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces are headed back to the finals for the third time in four seasons after a scrappy performance. While Wilson was denied a fourth consecutive 30-point game with plenty of defensive attention on her, the Dallas Wings still couldn’t keep the Aces from advancing for the chance to …

Aces ease by Wings 104-84 behind A’ja Wilson’s 28 points and 14 rebounds
1 year, 4 months ago

Aces ease by Wings 104-84 behind A’ja Wilson’s 28 points and 14 rebounds

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — A’ja Wilson scored 28 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, Kelsey Plum added 20 points and the Las Vegas Aces eased past the Dallas Wings 104-84 on Tuesday night. Las Vegas responded to its lowest-scoring game of the season — a 99-61 loss to New York on Sunday — with a 54-point first half. The Aces scored the …

Aces beats Storm, equals WNBA’s best 22-game start
1 year, 5 months ago

Aces beats Storm, equals WNBA’s best 22-game start

The Hindu  

A’ja Wilson recorded 23 points, 15 rebounds and three blocked shots to help the Las Vegas Aces notch a 79-63 victory over the host Seattle Storm on Thursday night. Jackie Young added 22 points and eight rebounds and Kelsey Plum had 20 points and six assists as Las Vegas won its fourth straight game. Ezi Magbegor had 12 points, seven …

A’ja Wilson has Aces on brink of first WNBA championship
2 years, 3 months ago

A’ja Wilson has Aces on brink of first WNBA championship

Associated Press  

A’ja Wilson has been the face of the Las Vegas Aces franchise ever since she was picked No. She has lived up to that billing on and off the court, and now she has the team one victory away from the organization’s first WNBA championship. I’ll go to battle with her any day.” Wilson has been nearly unstoppable this season …

WNBA: Sun topples Fever behind Brionna Jones’ 34 points
3 years, 5 months ago

WNBA: Sun topples Fever behind Brionna Jones’ 34 points

The Hindu  

Brionna Jones scored a career-high 34 points on Thursday night as the Connecticut Sun won its fourth straight game, easing past the Indiana Fever 86-80 in Indianapolis. Kelsey Mitchell scored 21 points for Indiana and Tiffany Mitchell added 18,but their efforts weren't enough to keep the Fever from dropping its 12th straight game and falling to a league-worst 1-16. READ: …

WNBA playoffs: Aces advance to their franchise’s second finals
4 years, 2 months ago

WNBA playoffs: Aces advance to their franchise’s second finals

LA Times  

Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson, left, grabs a rebound away from Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner during the second half on Tuesday in Bradenton, Fla. A’ja Wilson had 23 points and 11 rebounds, Angel McCoughtry added 20 points and the top-seeded Las Vegas Aces held off the No. 7 seed Connecticut Sun 66-63 on Tuesday night to advance to …

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