The Aces were at Taurasi’s mercy Thursday night during Game 2, falling 117-91 to her Phoenix Mercury in Game 2 of the best-of-five series.
Sam Gordon
Former Columnist/Enterprise
Kelsey Plum on Thursday was named Sixth Player of the Year, receiving 41 votes from a panel comprised of 49 journalists and broadcasters who cover the WNBA.
Bryce Hamilton is returning to the Rebels for his senior season after an offseason in which he declared for the NBA draft and entered the NCAA’s transfer portal.
Riquna Williams showcased the offensive package Tuesday that once helped her eclipse 50 points in a WNBA game, erupting for 14 of her game-high 26 points in the first quarter.
Riquna Williams scored 14 of her team-high 26 points in the first quarter, and Kelsey Plum scored 20 of her 25 points in the second half in the Aces’ 96-90 victory.
Aces center Liz Cambage returned to practice last week after a lengthy bout with COVID-19, and is ready to battle with Pheonix Mercury center Brittney Griner in a matchup of perhaps the league’s top two centers.
UNLV’s offensive line helped pave the way for a season-high 433 yards from scrimmage Friday night, including a season-high 281 passing yards.
Dolphins quarterback Jacoby Brissett found a rhythm in the fourth quarter, converting three key fourth downs to help Miami force overtime against the Raiders.
The pupils may have changed, evolving from kids in Fargo to professionals in the NFL, but Gus Bradley’s enthusiasm for football remains as impactful as ever.
UNLV led by two scores in the first quarter and a point in the fourth before succumbing to Fresno State en route to its 10th consecutive loss under coach Marcus Arroyo.
Four-star forward KyeRon Lindsay announced his commitment to UNLV on Thursday, giving Rebels coach Kevin Kruger his first high school recruit.
UNLV’s Charles Williams has had some of the best games of his career against Fresno State, his hometown team, rushing for 153 yards in 2016 and 121 in 2018.
Plum on Wednesday was named the Sixth Woman and Comeback Player of the Year by the Associated Press.
Rob Rivera, a longtime Raiders fan, was inspired to found the Black Hole after seeing the Cleveland Browns’ Dawg Pound fan section during a broadcast during the 1994 season.
Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant will fight Nov. 6 at MGM Grand Garden for the undisputed super middleweight championship.
