A UNLV Athletics spokesperson confirmed they are aware on an incident involving a Rebels basketball player.
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A’ja Wilson scored 30 points as the Aces beat the Seattle Storm on Saturday at Michelob Ultra Arena to stay on the inside track for the WNBA’s No. 1 playoff seed.
The Aces were tested by the Atlanta Dream, but maintained their perfect start to the season thanks to 21 points from A’ja Wilson and 20 from Jackie Young.
The Rebels’ reserve unit is making its presence known ever since UNLV’s loss to Fresno State on Jan. 21 triggered a rotation change from coach Kevin Kruger.
UNLV is undefeated and off to its best start in 32 years, but the Lady Rebels now play four straight games on the road in the most difficult section of their schedule.
Becky Hammon, who led the Aces to their first WNBA championship, is expected to contribute to several ESPN shows, including “First Take” and “SportsCenter.”
Aces rookie forward Iliana Rupert, who is from France, has experienced many of the typical highs and lows associated with a debut season in the WNBA.
A’ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray combined for 42 points but the Aces come up short against the Washington Mystics again
Chelsea Gray scored a season-high 21 points as the Aces beat the Lynx 91-85 on Friday in the first of two consecutive games between the teams at Target Center.
The Aces lost two starters to injury in the fourth quarter Thursday, losing to the Sun for the team’s second defeat of the season
With one week to go before the season, the Aces waived 2022 first-rounder Mya Hollingshed and second-rounder Khayla Pointer
Fifth-year forward Royce Hamm Jr. scored 17 points as UNLV defeated Wyoming on Wednesday night on Senior Night at the Thomas & Mack Center.
The team announced Wednesday the signing of veteran free-agent point guard Sydney Colson. The former Texas AM star will prepare to play her third stint with the franchise.
The Las Vegas Aces have re-signed restricted free agent A’Ja Wilson, the 2020 WNBA MVP. Unrestricted free agent Angel McCoughtry is heading to the Minnesota Lynx.