The Aces’ 9-1 start to the season is the best in franchise history, and makes Hammon the most successful rookie coach in WNBA history through her first 10 games.
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Fresh off a win over the reigning WNBA champion Chicago Sky, the Aces will host the Connecticut Sun, whose 6-2 record leads the Eastern Conference, twice this week.
A British newspaper reported that Liz Cambage became violent and racially abusive during a scrimmage between the Australian and Nigerian national teams last summer at UNLV.
A’ja Wilson scored 22 points as the Aces beat the Chicago Sky, the reigning WNBA Champions, at Wintrust Arena Saturday.
The Aces have some big tests on the horizon to prove themselves as true championship contenders, starting Saturday with a nationally broadcast game against the Chicago Sky.
UNLV is one of eight teams selected to play in the second SoCal Challenge on Nov. 21 and 23.
The Aces made 18 3-pointers to tie the WNBA record and rolled past former teammate Liz Cambage and the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday at Michelob Ultra Arena.
Chelsea Gray has agreed to a multiyear deal with the Aces, securing another vital piece of the team’s core for the future.
Liz Cambage signed with the Los Angeles Sparks after spending two seasons with the Aces and is averaging 16.2 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.8 blocks this season.
Guard Kelsey Plum scored 15 of her 24 points in the third quarter for the Aces, who set a franchise record for points in a quarter Saturday at Michelob Ultra Arena.
The Aces are coming off a six-point win against the Minnesota Lynx Thursday and are undefeated at home.
UNLV basketball coach Kevin Kruger said he thinks the trip to Vancouver, British Columbia, will give his team an opportunity to bond before the season.
Forget the Aces’ 93-87 victory against the Minnesota Lynx on Thursday at Michelob Ultra Arena. Forget their 5-1 record
Jackie Young has been one of the Aces’ best players this season, averaging a team-high 18 points per game. She was rewarded this week with a contract extension.
Jackie Young’s 11-point third quarter led the Aces to victory Tuesday, despite trailing the Mercury at halftime