First-year coach Barry Odom and UNLV will host Bryant University on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium, a date he circled on his calendar when he was hired in December.
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Wing Jackie Young, forward A’ja Wilson and guard Chelsea Gray combined for 63 points to spark the Aces past the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday at Michelob Ultra Arena.
The Aces completed the move into their new practice facility, the first of its kind in WNBA history, on Friday ahead of the start of training camp Sunday.
UNLV fifth-year guard EJ Harkless drew a late offensive foul, and senior guard Justin Webster had a season-high scoring night in a win over UNR on Saturday.
Two-time WNBA MVP Candace Parker announced Saturday that she will sign with the Aces in free agency. Parker won WNBA titles with the Sparks and Sky.
Guard EJ Harkless scored 20 points, all after the first half, but UNLV was beaten by San Jose State in overtime Wednesday night in San Jose, California.
Some Rebels were reeling after the firing of coach Marcus Arroyo on Monday, but they still participated in the cannon-painting tradition after beating UNR on Saturday.
Associate head coach and linebackers coach Kenwick Thompson will serve as the team’s interim head coach if the Rebels earn a five-win bowl bid.
Aces guard Kelsey Plum missed a 3-pointer in the final seconds that would have tied the game, allowing the Seattle Storm to steal home-court advantage in the series.
A’ja Wilson scored 22 points as the Aces beat the Chicago Sky, the reigning WNBA Champions, at Wintrust Arena Saturday.