All five starters scored in double figures, led by A’ja Wilson’s 21 points, as the Aces returned home after a weeklong road trip and defeated the Chicago Sky on Sunday.
Andy Yamashita
Former Reporter: UNLV/Aces
Aces forward Candace Parker: “The way the NBA separated itself from the NFL and MLB is it’s been an employee, players-first league. I’d like to see that in the WNBA.”
The Aces fell behind early against the Connecticut Sun, and a 41-point eruption from wing DeWanna Bonnner helped seal the Aces’ first loss of the season.
With a win over the Connecticut Sun, the Aces would equal the franchise-record winning streak of 12, set by the San Antonio Silver Stars in 2012.
Aces forward A’ja Wilson had 23 points and 10 rebounds in a road win over the Connecticut Sun, who cut a 17-point deficit to three in the fourth quarter before losing.
The Aces finish their road trip with consecutive games against the Connecticut Sun, who have started the season well despite losing Jonquel Jones and coach Curt Miller.
Highly touted point guard Dedan Thomas Jr. will forgo his senior season at Liberty to join UNLV for the upcoming season.
A fourth quarter comeback on the road helps Aces remain unbeaten.
Fifth-year wing Jackie Young is scoring at a new level this season as the undefeated Aces head to her home state to play the Indiana Fever on Sunday.
Increased revenue from football ticket sales at Allegiant and the renting of training facilities to the teams in the Shrine Bowl boosted the net revenue.
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 Aces play the Atlanta Dream on Friday in the first of a difficult stretch of four games in seven days.
The Big Ten returns for the 2023 Las Vegas Bowl, which will be played in December at Allegiant Stadium. Oregon State defeated Florida in last year’s game.
The UNLV football team announced its national television schedule for the upcoming season, featuring games on CBS, ESPN and Fox networks.
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.