Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson reacts after making a basket and drawing a foul during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Connecticut Sun in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Aces 94-86 Connecticut Sun, WNBA: A'ja Wilson Records Historic 30-20 In Hosts' Win
A'ja Wilson scored 32 points and tied a career-high with 20 rebounds to become the first player in WNBA history with 30-plus points and at least 20 rebounds in a game as the Las Vegas Aces beat the Connecticut Sun 94-86 in the WNBA on Monday (August 11, 2025). Wilson grabbed almost as many boards as Connecticut had as a team (23) as Las Vegas (18-14) won their season-best fourth straight. Jackie Young scored 21 points and reserves Jewell Loyd and Dana Evans scored 12 and 10 respectively. Marina Mabrey scored 22 points, Saniya Rivers had 17 and Leila Lacan 13 for Connecticut.
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Golden State Valkyries forward Janelle Salaun (13) looks to shoot against Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) and center A'ja Wilson (22) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) drives against Connecticut Sun center Tina Charles, left, during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) shoots a layup against Seattle Storm forward Ezi Magbegor (13) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Las Vegas.
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Seattle Storm forward Ezi Magbegor (13) passes the ball by Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Las Vegas.
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Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey (3) shoots over Las Vegas Aces center Megan Gustafson, left, during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) goes up to shoot in front of Connecticut Sun guard Bria Hartley (14) and forward Haley Peters, second from left, during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Las Vegas.
WNBA 2025: Las Vegas Aces vs Connecticut Sun
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Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd (24) drives against Connecticut Sun guard Bria Hartley (14) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Las Vegas.
WNBA 2025: Las Vegas Aces vs Connecticut Sun
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Connecticut Sun center Tina Charles (31) looks to pass the ball as Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) defends during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Las Vegas.
WNBA 2025: Las Vegas Aces vs Connecticut Sun
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Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray (12) looks to shoot over Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams, left, during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Las Vegas.
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